Following a landslide victory in the snap parliamentary elections last week, Sri Lank's re-elected Marxist-leaning Pres. Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a new 21-member cabinet.

Al Jazeera

While the Constitution requires a 30-member cabinet, Dissanayake, whose National People's Power Party won 159 of the 225 parliamentary seats, is part of the president's pledge to streamline governance. He's also promised to create a new constitution.

ABC News

Outlook India

Among those staying from the last cabinet include Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who will also lead the ministries of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education. Vijitha Herath will remain as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism.

Newsonair.Gov.In

Following a landslide victory in the snap parliamentary elections last week, Sri Lank's re-elected Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a new 21-member cabinet.

Sri Lanka: Re-Elected President Appoints New 21-Member Cabinet

Sri Lanka: Re-Elected President Appoints New 21-Member Cabinet

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