Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan politician, 6th President

Mahinda Rajapaksa - Sri Lankan politician, 6th President
Born

November 18th, 1945
79 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Sri Lanka

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Served as the 6th President of Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015. Prior to the presidency, held the position of Prime Minister and was a member of the Sri Lankan Parliament for many years. Played a significant role in ending the Sri Lankan Civil War in 2009. Implemented various infrastructure projects during presidential tenure, focusing on economic development and post-war reconstruction. His administration faced criticism regarding human rights issues and governance.

Presidency during end of Sri Lankan Civil War

Implementation of major infrastructure projects

Promotion of economic development policies

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