Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2022-08-15

75th Independence Day Celebration falling on 04th February 2023

- Cabinet approved the proposal made by the Hon. Prime Minister in his capacity as Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government for the appointment of a Cabinet Sub‑Committee under the following composition to organize and and monitor the arrangements of the 75th Independence Day Celebration falling on 04th February 2023.

* Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe,
The President,
Minister of Defence and Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies

* Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena,
Prime Minister,
Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government;

* Hon. Douglas Devananda,
Minister of Fisheries;

* Hon. Susil Premajayantha,
Minister of Education,

* Hon. (Dr.) Bandula Gunawardena,
Minister of Transport and Highways,
Minister of Mass Media;

* Hon. Keheliya Rambukwella
Minister of Health,
Minister of Water Supply;

* Hon. Ali Sabry,
Minister of Foreign Affairs;

* Hon. Vidura Wickramanayaka,
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs

* Hon. Kanchana Wijesekera,
Minister of Power and Energy;

* Hon. Tiran Alles,
Minister of Public Security