Five Acting Ministers Appointed During President's Visit to India

The appointments cover the Ministry of Digital Economy, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization, and National Policies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, and the Ministry of Labour.

As per the appointments:

• Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Engineer ErangaWeeraratne, has been appointed as Acting Minister of Digital Economy.

• Deputy Minister of Defence, Aruna Jayasekara, will serve as Acting Minister of Defence.

• Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization, and National Policies, Dr. Harshana Suryapperuma, will function as Acting Minister for the portfolio.

• Deputy Minister of Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, will act as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, ForeignEmployment, and Tourism.

• Deputy Minister of Labour, Mahinda Jayasinghe, has been designated as Acting Minister of Labour.

These appointments ensure uninterrupted administration during the President’s three-day visit, where he is scheduled to hold discussions with Indian leaders and dignitaries.