Anura Kumara Dissanayake - Wikipedia
Anura Kumara Dissanayake [b] (born 24 November 1968), commonly referred to by his initials AKD, is a Sri Lankan politician who has been the tenth and current president of Sri Lanka since 2024.
Visit of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka to India
Dec 17, 2024 · The Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka was on an official visit to India from 15-17 December 2024. During his first visit to India, he met Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foreign Minister Dr S.Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval.
Sri Lanka's new leader must balance ties between regional …
Sep 25, 2024 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 55, won the weekend election in an extraordinary political upset against an old political guard that voters blame for tipping the country into its worst economic crisis two years ago.
The leader of Sri Lanka navigates the China-India rivalry on a visit …
Jan 15, 2025 · BEIJING (AP) — Sri Lanka and China signed a series of cooperation agreements on Wednesday following talks between their leaders, one month after Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made India his first overseas trip since winning election last September.. The support of the two regional powerhouses — and rivals — is crucial for Sri Lanka to emerge from its worst economic crisis ...
Anura Kumara Dissanayake | Biography, Career, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 15, 2025 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake (born November 24, 1968, Thambuttegama, Ceylon [now Sri Lanka]) is the ninth executive president of Sri Lanka (2024– ) and leader of the leftist People’s Liberation Front (Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna; JVP). Dissanayake’s election marks a major turning point in Sri Lankan politics.
Who Is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, The New Sri Lankan President
Sep 23, 2024 · Marxist-leaning leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as the new president of Sri Lanka. In a dramatic turn of events, the Sri Lankan people have voted for change. The election results – which surprised observers worldwide have declared victory for Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna or the JVP’s leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake India visit - Prime Minister Narendra …
Dec 16, 2024 · Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held bilateral talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Hyderabad House in New Delhi and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, including cooperation …
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Receives a Grand Welcome in India
Dec 15, 2024 · President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in India today (15) at around 5:30 p.m via the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.
Who is Anura Dissanayake, the firebrand Marxist poised to be Sri …
Sep 24, 2024 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a firebrand Marxist with humble beginnings, emerged as the winner of the Sri Lankan presidential elections, after a historic second round of counting on Sunday.
New Lankan president: A curveball India prepared for; Anura Kumara ...
Sep 23, 2024 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake's win in the Sri Lankan presidential election poses a new challenge for India. Despite his Marxist party's anti-India stance, India's recent outreach efforts have improved ties. Priorities include addressing Tamil community needs and managing China's influence in Sri Lanka.