New President takes oath…

September 23, 2024  

 

 

Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the 9th Executive of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, this morning (23). He was ceremonially sworn in as the country’s new President before Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

The swearing in ceremony commenced following Dissanayake’s arrival at the Presidential Secretariat with a large number of party supporters and well-wishers gathered outside to welcome him. After taking oath as the new President in a simple ceremony, Dissanayake delivered a brief statement emphasizing his commitment to the nation and the citizens of Sri Lanka. 

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