During his official tour of India, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed State Minister for Defence, Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon, as the Acting Defence Minister. In his absence, State Minister for Finance, Shehan Semasinghe, will assume the role of Acting Minister for Finance, Economic Stabilization, and National Policy.
Furthermore, State Minister Dilum Amunugama will take on the responsibility of Investment Promotion Minister, State Minister Kanaka Herath will act as Technology Minister, and State Minister Anupa Pasqual will serve as the Minister for Women, Children Affairs, and Social Empowerment.
This temporary arrangement ensures smooth governance and continuity in crucial ministries while the President is away. The appointed Acting Ministers will be entrusted with their respective portfolios until President Wickremesinghe returns to the country from his official visit to India.
