Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Appoints New Treasury Secretary Amid Economic Recovery
Sri Lanka has a new person in charge of its Treasury, the department that handles the country's money.
Harshana Suriyapperuma, who used to be a deputy minister, is now the Treasury Secretary.
He's taking over from Mahinda Siriwardena, who helped Sri Lanka recover from a major economic crisis.
Suriyapperuma was also part of the team working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to get financial help.
The new appointment is seen as important for continuing the country's economic recovery.
The previous secretary was key in leading the economic turnaround from bankruptcy.
The IMF has praised Sri Lanka's progress and wants the country to keep up the good work.
Harshana Suriyapperuma was appointed Secretary to the Treasury.
Suriyapperuma replaced Mahinda Siriwardena, who held the position since 2022.
Suriyapperuma resigned as Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning.
He was part of the negotiating team with the IMF on the bailout process.
The appointment is seen as a key strategic decision to continue recovery efforts.
- Who
- Harshana Suriyapperuma is the new Secretary to the Treasury, replacing Mahinda Siriwardena.
- What
- Harshana Suriyapperuma was appointed the new Secretary to the Treasury.
- When
- As of June 23, after Suriyapperuma resigned on Saturday.
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Why
- To continue recovery efforts as part of the IMF bailout conditions.
- New Treasury Secretary
- Harshana Suriyapperuma
- Previous Secretary
- Mahinda Siriwardena
- Former Role of Suriyapperuma
- Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning
- Key Event
- Sri Lanka's economic crisis
- Bailout Negotiation
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- IMF First Deputy MD Visit
- Gita Gopinath