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Sri Lanka’s President Endorses IMF Bailout, Shifts Stance on Economic Recovery

Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced his support for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme, reversing his earlier campaign pledge to renegotiate the deal. This shift reflects the dire state of the country's economy and...
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Sri Lanka: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Retains Key Portfolios as New Cabinet is Sworn In

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in a strategic move to steer Sri Lanka through critical economic and governance challenges, has retained the powerful portfolios of Defence, Finance and Economic Development, and Digital Economy in the newly formed cabinet. This significant announcement...
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Sri Lanka’s New Cabinet to be Sworn in Monday: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Set to Lead

Sri Lanka's political landscape is set to undergo a significant transformation as the newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake oversees the swearing-in of his cabinet ministers on Monday. This announcement was made by the President's Media Division (PMD) on Sunday,...
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Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power Coalition Surges to Victory in Snap Election

In Sri Lankan politics, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People's Power (NPP) coalition claimed a decisive victory in the country’s snap general election, securing a majority in parliament. The win signals a strong mandate for Dissanayake’s policies aimed at lifting...
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Sri Lanka’s Anura Kumara Dissanayake Confronts Daunting National Debt: Can Politics and Economic Reform Save Nation?

September 21, 2024, marked a historic day for Sri Lanka, a day that will undoubtedly be remembered for many firsts. Millions of voters flocked to polling stations across the island to participate in the country’s first presidential election since mass...
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Sri Lanka’s New President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Vows “Clean” Politics Amid Economic Recovery Efforts

Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the nation’s president, promising to lead the country towards a future of “clean” politics and economic rejuvenation. The left-leaning leader, popularly known as AKD, took office on Saturday with a bold...
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Sri Lanka’s Marxist-Leaning Leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Takes Early Lead in Presidential Race Amid Economic Uncertainty

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist-leaning politician, has surged ahead in the early results of Sri Lanka's presidential election, positioning himself as the frontrunner to lead the country at a critical juncture in its post-crisis recovery. According to data released by...
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Sri Lankan Presidential Election Concludes with No Violence: Test of Economic Recovery and Political Stability

The island nation of Sri Lanka, reeling from its worst economic crisis in decades, held its first presidential election since the meltdown of 2022, with the eyes of the world firmly fixed on the outcome. Reports from all 22 electoral...
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Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election: A Referendum on IMF-Backed Austerity Amidst Ongoing Economic Turmoil

On Saturday, Sri Lanka will head to the polls to elect its next president in what is widely seen as a referendum on the government's response to the island nation’s unprecedented economic crisis. The vote comes at a time when...
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Sri Lanka’s Crisis Recovery: A Strategic Foreign Policy Approach

Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the United Nations General Assembly in the US in September 2023, emphasizing the need for climate finance and international solidarity for smaller, climate-vulnerable, and debt-inflicted countries like Sri Lanka. He called on developed countries...
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