Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Western Province Governor Hanif Yousuf announced through an official statement that he intends to resign from his post. The Governor issued this special media statement today to clarify various speculations and news reports published in the media recently regarding his position.

He stated in the announcement that balancing his public service responsibilities as Governor, the additional responsibilities assigned to him as the President's Special Envoy for Foreign Direct Investment, and his family affairs proved a significant challenge, leading him to previously inform the President of his desire to step down.

However, Hanif Yousuf said that at the request of the President, he decided to continue in office until a sui...