By: Isuru Parakrama
November 25, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed two experienced professionals to lead crucial ministries in his administration.
The announcements were made public by the President’s Media Division (PMD), highlighting the appointments of two distinguished individuals to key positions.
The official appointment letters were presented today (25) at a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat, where Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, handed over the documents.
President’s Counsel Ayesha Jinasena, a well-respected legal expert, has been appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Justice and National Integration.
With her extensive background in law and governance, Jinasena is expected to bring valuable expertise to her role, focusing on the legal framework of the nation and promoting national unity.
In another key move, Ms. Malarmathi Gangadharan has been appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment.
Her appointment signals the government’s commitment to addressing rural development and social welfare, with Gangadharan set to spearhead initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of rural communities and advancing social security measures.