Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar congratulated Vijitha Herath on his appointment as Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister.
Jaishankar expressed his commitment to strengthening the deep civilizational ties and close bonds of friendship between the two nations. In a post on X, he wrote: “Congratulations to Vijitha Herath on his appointment as Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka. Committed to reinforcing our civilizational ties, strengthening our traditionally close bonds of friendship, and expanding our multifaceted cooperation for the benefit of both our peoples.”
On the same day, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Harini Amarasuriya as Sri Lanka’s 16th Prime Minister. Amarasuriya, a member of the National People’s Power (NPP) party, is an academic, rights activist, and university lecturer known for her contributions to education and social justice.
Her appointment marks a significant moment in Sri Lankan politics, making her the third woman to hold the Prime Minister’s office, following Sirimavo Bandaranaike and Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga.
Harini Amarasuriya entered Parliament through the NPP national list in 2020. President Dissanayake was sworn into office on 23 September after his victory in the presidential election held on 21 September.
–With Agency Inputs
