Central Bank Governor given Cabinet Minister status

Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor is now equal to the status of a Cabinet Minister.

Accordingly, the Central Bank Governor is ranked 5th in the order of precedence of the government of Sri Lanka.

The Table of Precedence is intended to be applied during state and ceremonial occasions.

The Central Bank Governor’s designation will now be equal to that of the Opposition Leader, Cabinet Ministers and Field Marshall.