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Party official: Wickremesinghe to be appointed Sri Lankan PM

Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves as he leaves a temple after attending religious observances in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, second left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, third left, takes part in religious observances at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation, engulfed in a political and economic crisis.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, watches Ranil Wickremesinghe take the oath of office as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) In this handout photograph provided by the Sri Lankan President's Office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, right, greets Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter's oath taking ceremony as the new prime minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Wickremesinghe has been reappointed in an effort to bring stability to the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis. (Sri Lankan President's Office via AP) A Sri Lankan navy soldier guards a street during a relaxation in a nationwide curfew that began Monday evening in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Sri Lanka's president on Wednesday promised to appoint a new prime minister, empower the Parliament and abolish the all-powerful executive presidential system as reforms to stabilize the country engulfed in a political crisis and violence triggered by the worst economic crises in memory. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Stranded Sri Lankans walk looking for transport during a relaxation in a nationwide curfew that began Monday evening in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Sri Lanka's president on Wednesday promised to appoint a new prime minister, empower the Parliament and abolish the all-powerful executive presidential system as reforms to stabilize the country engulfed in a political crisis and violence triggered by the worst economic crises in memory. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lankan navy soldiers stand guard at an intersection during a relaxation in a nationwide curfew that began Monday evening in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Sri Lanka's president on Wednesday promised to appoint a new prime minister, empower the Parliament and abolish the all-powerful executive presidential system as reforms to stabilize the country engulfed in a political crisis and violence triggered by the worst economic crises in memory. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) A Sri Lankan navy soldier patrols in a street during a relaxation in a nationwide curfew that began Monday evening in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Sri Lanka's president on Wednesday promised to appoint a new prime minister, empower the Parliament and abolish the all-powerful executive presidential system as reforms to stabilize the country engulfed in a political crisis and violence triggered by the worst economic crises in memory.(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)