Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
| Prime Minister of Sri Lanka | |
|---|---|
| ශ්රී ලංකා අග්රාමාත්ය இலங்கை பிரதமர் | |
since 24 September 2024 | |
| Style |
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| Member of | |
| Reports to | |
| Residence | Temple Trees |
| Appointer | President of Sri Lanka |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the president
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| Constituting instrument | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
| Precursor | Chief Secretary of Ceylon |
| Inaugural holder | Don Stephen Senanayake |
| Formation | 14 October 1947 |
| Succession | First |
| Website | Prime Minister's Office |
The prime minister of Sri Lanka, officially the prime minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the second-highest ranking office in the executive branch of the Government of Sri Lanka, after the President of Sri Lanka, and ranks first in the presidential line of succession. The prime minister is the most senior member of parliament in the cabinet of ministers. The Cabinet is collectively held accountable to parliament for their policies and actions. The powers and functions of the prime minister has changed several times since the creation of the office in 1947.
Harini Amarasuriya is the 16th and current prime minister of Sri Lanka, serving since 24 September 2024.