Ravi Karunanayake

Ravi Karunanayake is a Sri Lankan politician who served as a long-time Member of Parliament and held several high-level cabinet positions, including Minister of Finance, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Power and Energy. A member of the United National Party, he was recognized for his economic policies during his tenure as Finance Minister, notably securing an IMF loan program in 2017. His career has been marked by significant political controversy, including his resignation from the Foreign Ministry following the 'Penthouse Affair' inquiry. After losing his parliamentary seat in the 2020 general election, he has remained active in public discourse, particularly advocating for consistent renewable energy policies in Sri Lanka.