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.
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 ...
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.
Sri Lanka's president holds talks with Modi in India in first …
Dec 16, 2024 · NEW DELHI (AP) — Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was hosted Monday by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first overseas visit since assuming office that focused on shoring up ties as concerns grew over China’s influence in the region.
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.
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.
Sri Lankan President’s India Visit Energizes Relations
Dec 18, 2024 · Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent visit to India marks a significant step in the evolving relationship between the two neighboring countries.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Begins 3-Day India …
Dec 16, 2024 · Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake started his three-day visit to India on Sunday, his first overseas visit after assuming office. During his visit, Dissanayake will meet Prime...
Anura Kumara, leader of Sri Lanka's JVP and NPP, applauds India…
Feb 21, 2024 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of Sri Lankas communist party JVP and NPP, praised India's role in helping Sri Lanka amid the crisis. Dissanayake's recent visit strengthened bilateral relations and highlighted the reliance on Indian medicines and food aid during the economic crisis.
Anura Dissanayake: The Outsider With A Difference - Frontline
Oct 2, 2024 · In his first address to the nation on September 25, the presidential candidate of Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power coalition, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was sworn in as President on...