Berita *English News

Sri Lankan President Says Regrets Crisis, Expands Cabinet Ahead of IMF Talks

Senin, 18 April 2022 | 21:34 WIB
Sri Lankan President Says Regrets Crisis, Expands Cabinet Ahead of IMF Talks

ILUSTRASI. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa expressed regret for his government's handling of a devastating economic crisis that has led to widespread protests. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte

Sumber: Reuters | Editor: Anastasia Lilin Yuliantina

KONTAN.CO.ID - COLOMBO. Sri Lanka's embattled president announced 17 new ministerial appointments on Monday. Notably leaving out members of his own family and expressed regret for his government's handling of a devastating economic crisis that has led to widespread protests.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his elder brother, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, will stay on despite demands from protesters and the opposition for them to quit. Rajapaksa has governed the South Asian island nation since 2019 with other family members in top government positions.

Ini Artikel Spesial

Agar bisa lanjut membaca sampai tuntas artikel ini, pastikan Anda sudah berlangganan atau membeli artikel ini.

Sudah berlangganan? Masuk

Berlangganan

Berlangganan Hanya dengan 20rb/bulan Anda bisa mendapatkan berita serta analisis ekonomi, bisnis, dan investasi pilihan

Rp 20.000

Kontan Digital Premium Access

Business Insight, Epaper Harian + Tabloid, Arsip Epaper 30 Hari

Rp 120.000

Berlangganan dengan Google

Gratis uji coba 7 hari pertama. Anda dapat menggunakan akun Google sebagai metode pembayaran.

Terbaru