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| ශ්රී ලංකා අග්රාමාත්ය இலங்கை பிரதமர் | |
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since 24 September 2024 | |
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| Residence | Temple Trees |
| Appointer | President of Sri Lanka |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the President
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| Constituting instrument | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
| Precursor | Chief Secretary of Ceylon |
| Inaugural holder | Don Stephen Senanayake |
| Formation | 14 October 1947 |
| Succession | First |
| Website | Prime Minister's Office |
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The Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the most senior member of parliament in the cabinet of ministers. It is the second-most powerful position in Sri Lanka's executive branch behind the president[failed verification], who is the constitutional chief executive. The Cabinet is collectively held accountable to parliament for their policies and actions. The powers and functions of the Prime Minister has changed several times since the creation of the office in 1947.
Harini Amarasuriya is the 16th and current prime minister of Sri Lanka, serving since 24 September 2024.[1]
- ^ NewsWire.lk (23 September 2024). "Dr. Harini Amarasuriya appointed as New Prime Minister of Sri Lanka". NewsWire.lk. Retrieved 24 September 2024.