COLOMBO, Sept. 30, 2024 — Minister Vijitha Herath has been appointed as the official spokesperson for Sri Lanka’s newly formed cabinet. This announcement comes after the first cabinet meeting chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, following his recent election as head of state.
The newly elected government, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), held its first cabinet session today, marking the start of its administration. A press conference to disclose the decisions made during the meeting is scheduled for tomorrow (October 1) at the Government Information Department, where Minister Herath will deliver the updates.
This appointment of a cabinet spokesperson is a key step in ensuring transparency and communication between the government and the public as the new administration sets its policies in motion.
Further details on the cabinet’s decisions will be shared in the briefing tomorrow.