Anura Kumara Dissanayake [b] (born 24 November 1968), commonly referred to by his initials AKD, is a Sri Lankan politician who has been the tenth and current president of Sri Lanka since 2024.

Dec 17, 2024 · The Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka was on an official visit to India from 15-17 December 2024. During his first visit to India, he met Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foreign Minister Dr S.Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval.

Sep 25, 2024 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 55, won the weekend election in an extraordinary political upset against an old political guard that voters blame for tipping the country into its worst economic crisis two years ago.

Dec 16, 2024 · Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held bilateral talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Hyderabad House in New Delhi and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, including cooperation …

Feb 5, 2024 · In a groundbreaking development for Sri Lanka’s political landscape, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), has been extended an official invitation by the Indian government, marking the first-ever diplomatic outreach to the party.

Sep 23, 2024 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake's win in the Sri Lankan presidential election poses a new challenge for India. Despite his Marxist party's anti-India stance, India's recent outreach efforts have improved ties. Priorities include addressing Tamil community needs and managing China's influence in Sri Lanka.

Dec 15, 2024 · President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in India today (15) at around 5:30 p.m via the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

Sep 22, 2024 · Dissanayake is the leader of the historically anti-India Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP). Sri Lanka has elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its new president, marking the first time in the country's history that a Marxist leader has assumed the role.

Sep 30, 2024 · The NPP’s firebrand leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who promises to erase political corruption and bring about a renaissance in nation-building, has been sworn in as president.

Jan 15, 2025 · Sri Lanka’s Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, one month after visiting India on his first overseas trip since winning election in ...