Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 24/03/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Latest News about Ranil Wickremesinghe
24/09/2025
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is preparing to travel overseas to France, the United Kingdom, or India due to health reasons. Despite invitations from opposition parties to lead future political activities and plans for a series of political meetings, his health condition and engagements have prompted the potential trip by the end of 2025.
01/01/2025
Ranil Wickremesinghe spoke at the NXT Conclave 2025 on South Asia's evolving identity. He emphasized the significance of trade and regional cooperation in shaping the region's future. The event highlighted his continued involvement in regional discussions post-presidency.
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Bio/Wiki
| Religion | Buddhism |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Hobby | Reading books |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1995 |
Family
| Father | Esmond Wickremesinghe (lawyer, journalist) |
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| Mother | Nalini Wickremesinghe |
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| Spouse | Maithree Wickremesinghe (professor, director of the Centre for Gender Studies at the University of Kelaniya) |
Career
| Political Party | United National Party (UNP) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Practiced law in Sri Lanka with a renowned Supreme Court lawyer in 1972. | |
| 2. Became a member of parliament at 28 and served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. | |
| 3. Focused on enhancing education by implementing policies as Education Minister. | |
| 4. Set up the Biyagama Special Economic Zone while serving as Minister of Industries. | |
| 5. Played a key role in signing the Ceasefire Agreement with LTTE in 2002. | |
| 6. Revitalized the Western Region Megapolis project in 2015. | |
| 7. Initiated the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to investigate corruption cases. |