New Secretary to the Ministry of Finance appointed

June 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM

Former National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma was appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Finance today.

Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma served as the Deputy Minister of Finance prior to his new appointment. 

Last week, he tendered his resignation from Parliament, paving the way for his appointment as Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. 

Harshana Suriyapperuma replaces former Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana, who retired from the post last week. (Newswire)