Sri Lanka in transition: opportunities and challenges
![Dr Harsha de Silva](https://acde.crawford.anu.edu.au/sites/default/files/styles/anu_doublenarrow_440_220/public/events/images/2017-03/harsha_de_silva_440x220.jpg?itok=YOwmcqNq)
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Dr de Silva entered parliament in 2010, following a successful career in the private sector as an economist, development banker and entrepreneur. He was hand-picked by the United National Party (UNP) leader and current Sri Lankan Prime Minister Wickremsinghe to enter politics. Dr de Silva has a significant public profile in Sri Lanka as an economic commentator, and was the UNP’s economic spokesperson.
As Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr de Silva has been charged with leading a reorientation of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy towards economic diplomacy.
Australia South Asia Research Centre (ASARC) acknowledges the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade towards this seminar.
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