Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested on allegations of state funds misuse
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday on allegations of state funds' misuse as reported by Newswire Lanka
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday on allegations of state funds' misuse as reported by Newswire Lanka
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed security agency heads to take all necessary steps to maintain peace and stability in the country during the post-election period, the President's Media Division (PMD) said on Thursday.
After deciding not to back President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka's largest political party in parliament split into two with 92 lawmakers pledging support for his re-election.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said PM Modi's victory makes it certain that the two leaders will continue to work together to strengthen India-Italy ties.
The two countries agreed to launch India's UPI (Unified Payments Interface) technology in the island nation, accelerate mutual cooperation in tourism, power, trade, higher education, and skill development.
Due to an acute shortage of foreign exchange, Sri Lanka recently defaulted on the entirety of its foreign debt amounting to about USD 51 billion.
The development was welcomed by India which said it looks forward to working with the new government and reaffirmed its commitment to the Sri Lankan people.
The oath will be taken before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at 6 p.m. local time.
The UNP leader mentioned seniors Ravi Karunanayake, Vajira Abeywardene, Daya Gamage and Kariyawasam as possible successors.
The Commission will be chaired retired Supreme Court Judge Upali Abeyratne.
