Sri Lanka’s new president appoints his classmate as PM

Sri Lanka’s new president appoints his classmate as PM

Sri Lanka’s new President Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed his classmate and former minister Dinesh Gunawardene as the Prime Minister of the crisis-hit island nation that has plunged into a political crisis.

The 73-year-old Gunawardene entered the parliament in 1983 representing the Maharagama electorate, SIA cites foreign media. He has held ministerial posts in transport, education, urban development & water, and foreign affairs.

Gunawardena officially took office after the swearing-in ceremony in the parliament.

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