It is reported that Mahinda Samarasinghe, a Member of Parliament of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna is preparing to resign.
It is said that he was invited to the post of Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States and Mexico.
The post of Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States has fallen vacant following Ravinatha Aryasinghe’s recent retirement.
Mr. Mahinda Samarasinghe, who has served in the Diplomatic Service for a long time, has extensive experience in international relations and diplomacy.
Mahinda Samarasinghe was elected to Parliament representing the Kalutara District from the National List of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna.
There are no reports as to who will fill the vacancies in the National List if Mahinda Samarasinghe resigns.