Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
ශ්‍රී ලංකා අග්‍රාමාත්‍ය
இலங்கை பிரதமர்
since 24 September 2024
Style
Member of
Reports to
ResidenceTemple Trees
AppointerPresident of Sri Lanka
Term lengthAt the pleasure of the President
  • Parliament term is 5 years unless dissolved sooner
  • No term limits specified
Constituting instrumentConstitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
PrecursorChief Secretary of Ceylon
Inaugural holderDon Stephen Senanayake
Formation14 October 1947 (1947-10-14)
SuccessionFirst
WebsitePrime Minister's Office

The Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the most senior member of parliament in the cabinet of ministers. It is the second-most powerful position in Sri Lanka's executive branch behind the president[failed verification], who is the constitutional chief executive. The Cabinet is collectively held accountable to parliament for their policies and actions. The powers and functions of the Prime Minister has changed several times since the creation of the office in 1947.

Harini Amarasuriya is the 16th and current prime minister of Sri Lanka, serving since 24 September 2024.[1]

  1. ^ NewsWire.lk (23 September 2024). "Dr. Harini Amarasuriya appointed as New Prime Minister of Sri Lanka". NewsWire.lk. Retrieved 24 September 2024.

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