Hailing from one of the most eminent political families of the Southern Province and with over 4 decades of experience in the Sri Lankan political arena, the Minister of Economic Development, Basil Rajapaksa has been and still continues to be a major driving force behind rebuilding a peaceful Sri Lanka.

As the Senior Advisor to President, Basil Rajapaksa has often been behind the scenes yet always a force to be reckoned with. He is renowned as a brilliant strategist and meticulous planner and was the select choice of President on leading the task of rebuilding and developing the country to its former glory and beyond. Under his charge the war ravaged North is reawakening, the displaced populace is being given back their homes, demining is in process and concrete and carpeted roads, flyovers and bridges are connecting the country.

Minister Basil Rajapaksa’s entry into Parliament was on the grounds of his inability to refuse a request by the President. Depended on by the President as a brother, advisor and strength unmovable, trustworthy and reliable in every aspect, Basil Rajapaksa holds diverse portfolios in the field of politics and is committed to what he does.

A simple man at his core Basil Rajapaksa is solely focused on tirelessly working for his country. He has dedicated his life and abilities, uncanny acumen and proficiency to his nation, as the Minister of Economic Development.  He looks forward to lead the rebuilding of Sri Lanka to bring out the true splendour of his motherland as the Wonder of Asia.