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 was reported to be preparing for an overseas trip, with France, the United Kingdom, or India mentioned as possible destinations, due to health reasons. The report also said he remained engaged in political planning through meetings and invitations from opposition figures.
01/01/2025
Ranil Wickremesinghe spoke at the NXT Conclave 2025 on South Asia's evolving identity and the importance of trade and regional cooperation. His appearance indicated that he remained active in regional policy discussions after leaving the 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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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranil-wickremesinghe-mp |
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. | |
| 8. Elected to Sri Lankan Parliament in 1977, beginning his political career. | |
| 9. Led peace efforts and negotiations with the Tamil Tigers (LTTE) during the civil war. | |
| 10. Introduced economic liberalization reforms and established industrial parks for export-led growth. |