President appoints two consultants on economic affairs

01 Oct, 2024

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed two consultants on economic affairs on an honorary basis.

As per powers vested by the Article 41 (1) of the Constitution, the president is empowered to appoint his staff by consulting the Cabinet of Ministers, the Government said.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to appoint Duminda Hulangamuwa (Senior Consultant of Economic affairs and Finance) and Dr. A.A.J.Fernando (Senior Consultant of Economic affairs and Finance) with effect from 24-09-2024 on an honorary basis.

The appointments were made by the President at his first Cabinet meeting this week. (Colombo Gazette)

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