Colombo (News1st): President Maithripala Sirisena states that the appointment of chairpersons and directors for state enterprises, state corporations, and statutory boards should be done in accordance with the circular issued by the Presidential Secretary.

The President made this statement at a discussion held yesterday with Ministry secretaries at the Presidential Secretariat.

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