Sri Lanka's President Dissanayake Forms New Cabinet After Historic Election Win
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's party gains two-thirds majority, enabling major reforms amid economic recovery efforts.
- Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a 21-member cabinet after his party secured a decisive parliamentary majority.
- Harini Amarasuriya continues as Prime Minister, marking the first woman to head the national government in 24 years.
- The National People's Power Party's victory allows for sweeping reforms, including a proposed new constitution.
- Sri Lanka remains engaged in an IMF bailout program as the government navigates economic recovery from past mismanagement and crises.
- Dissanayake emphasizes responsible governance to address long-standing economic and political oppression.