Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was given the additional responsibility of running the finance ministry as the island nation grapples with its worst-ever economic crisis.
The island nation suffered months of dire shortages and anti-government protests, with importers unable to finance vital food, fuel and medicines.
Wickremesinghe was sworn in as finance minister after weeks of wrangling among coalition partners for the crucial position. His appointment was delayed by a dispute between Wickremesinghe and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party over who would take the post. — AFP
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