Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Israeli media: One Israeli soldier killed in a "security incident" in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip
Israeli media: Intense exchange of fire in Khan Younis
Israeli media platform reports on a tough incident in Gaza still under media censorship
Iran's judiciary says 71 killed in Israeli strike on Evin Prison
Trump: Make the deal, get the hostages back
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: 67 Palestinians were martyred in 24 hours in the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip
Israeli media: For the first time, Prime Minister Netanyahu is signaling that he wants to end the war on Gaza
Israeli Channel 12, citing an American source: We want to have entered a path toward captive release and a ceasefire before Netanyahu arrives in Washington
Lebanese Ministry of Health: One martyr and two injured in the Israeli airstrike that targeted a motorcycle in the town of Mahrouna
Al Mayadeen correspondent to Southern Lebanon: An Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle between the towns of Jwayya and Mahrouna.

Sri Lanka's new PM vows to uplift economy

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 13 May 2022 15:05
2 Min Read

Sri Lanka's newly elected Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his willingness to improve bilateral relations With India.

  • x
  • Sri Lanka's newly elected Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
    Sri Lanka's newly elected Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka's newly elected Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said, on Friday, that his government will work to improve bilateral relations with India and overcome the country's economic crisis.

Wickremesinghe, a member of the center-right United National Party, was sworn in as the country's new prime minister for the fourth time on Thursday.

He stated that one of his primary responsibilities at the moment is to assist the country in recovering from the economic crisis.

Wickremesinghe was quoted by Lankan news website Ada Derana as saying: "I have taken on a challenge of uplifting the economy and I must fulfill it." 

The Indian embassy in Sri Lanka expressed hope for political stability in the country as well as continued cooperation with the new government.

"High Commission of India hopes for political stability and looks forward to working with the Government of Sri Lanka formed in accordance with democratic processes pursuant to the swearing in of Hon'ble @RW_UNP as the Prime Minister of #SriLanka," the embassy tweeted.

On Monday, pro- and anti-government activists clashed in Colombo, against the backdrop of a state of emergency declared last Friday and a nationwide strike calling for the president's resignation. 

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned from office in an attempt to defuse the ongoing crisis. Protesters set fire to his and the president's homes.

Sri Lanka is experiencing the worst economic crisis in its history, dating back to its independence in 1948.

The country's dire economic situation was caused by foreign currency shortages as tourist flows dried up during the Covid-19 pandemic, preventing it from purchasing enough fuel. 

Remittances from Sri Lankans working abroad have also suffered as a result of the pandemic. 

It is worth mentioning that food and basic necessities, such as fuel and gas, are in short supply, and many parts of the island nation are experiencing lengthy power outages.

  • Sri Lanka
  • Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
  • India
  • Wickremesinghe
  • United National Party

Most Read

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a protest following the US attacks on nuclear sites in Iran, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP)

Iran declares victory as ceasefire forces Israeli retreat

  • Politics
  • 24 Jun 2025
Iran launches strikes on Israeli targets, despite alleged ceasefire

Iran victorious as ceasefire with 'Israel' takes effect

  • Politics
  • 24 Jun 2025
The site of a direct missile strike launched from Iran in Tel Aviv on Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP)

Op. True Promise 3, wave 21: Multi-warhead missiles rain on 'Israel'

  • Politics
  • 23 Jun 2025
Iran says targeted US Qatar air base under Op. Annunciation of Victory

Iran says targeted US Qatar air base under Op. Annunciation of Victory

  • MENA
  • 23 Jun 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Israeli media: Iran struck sensitive bases; only a fraction revealed
Politics

Only a fraction of Iranian missiles impact revealed: Israeli media

Pro-Palestinian protest in Sydney ends in crackdown, serious injury
Politics

Pro-Palestine Sydney protest ends in violent crackdown, serious injury

Israeli soldiers
Palestine

IOF soldiers blame army for negligence after deadly Khan Younis ambush

Corsican Assembly recognizes Palestine, condemns Israeli genocide
Politics

Corsican Assembly recognizes Palestine, condemns Israeli genocide

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS