Gotabaya Rajapaksa

8th President of Sri Lanka

Gotabaya Rajapaksa - 8th President of Sri Lanka
Born

June 20th, 1949
75 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Sri Lanka

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Served as the 8th President of Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2022. Held the position of Secretary of Defence from 2005 to 2015, overseeing military operations during the Sri Lankan Civil War. His leadership was pivotal in the victory against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in 2009. Focused on national security and post-war recovery initiatives during his presidency, faced significant protests and economic challenges leading to resignation in 2022.

Oversaw military operations in the civil war

Served as Defence Secretary during pivotal years

Led the country as President amid economic crisis

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