Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, who was sworn-in as the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning and Nishantha Jayaweera, who took oaths as the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, assumed duties at the Ministry of Finance yesterday (13) morning.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando stated that viewing a Ministerial position as a privilege is a historical misconception, emphasising that such positions are in fact responsibilities entrusted to serve the people. Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera expressed confidence that the officials who played a vital role in helping Sri Lanka recover from a severe Economic crisis...