MP A.H.M. Fowzie was sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena as the state minister of National Harmony and Reconciliation.
Earlier, he functioned as the state minister of National Integrity and Reforms.
In addition, President Counsel, Ariyabandara Rakawa took oaths as the Governor of the Uva Province.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at the President’s Official residence this morning.
18 ministers and 18 state and deputy ministers were sworn in following the third Cabinet reshuffle of the Unity Government recently.