PM to assume duties as Minister of Finance

Colombo (News 1st) - Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is set to assume duties as the Minister of Finance today. Prime Minister Rajapaksa was sworn in as the Minister of Finance, Economic Policy Development, Buddhasasana, Cultural and Religious Affairs, Urban Development, Water Supply and Housing on Friday before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Meanwhile, Minister Dinesh Gunawardene is due to assume duties today as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.