Karunasena Kodituwakku
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Karunasena Kodituwakku (born March 21, 1945) is a Sri Lankan politician, academic and diplomat. He was the Sri Lankan ambassador to China, and non-resident ambassador to Mongolia and North Korea.[1][2][3] He was the former Sri Lankan Cabinet Minister of Education, Human Resources Development and Cultural Affairs[4] and the third governor of the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. He also served as the vice chancellor of University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Sri Lankan ambassador to Japan and Republic of Korea.
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Karunasena Kodituwakku | |
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Sri Lankan Ambassador to China | |
In office 2015–2020 | |
Preceded by | Ranjit Uyangoda |
Succeeded by | Dr. Palitha Kohona |
Asia-Pacific Representative to the UNESCO Executive Board | |
In office 2003–2007 | |
Cabinet Minister of Education, Human Resources Development and Cultural Affairs | |
In office 2001–2004 | |
3rd Governor of North Western Province | |
In office 13 October 1993 – 7 July 1994 | |
Sri Lankan Ambassador to Japan and South Korea | |
In office 1988–1991 | |
Member of Parliament for Colombo District | |
In office 25 August 1994 – 7 February 2004 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1945-03-21) 21 March 1945 (age 79) British Ceylon |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Political party | United National Party |
Spouse | Chandani Dahanayake Kodituwakku |
Children | Manikya, Isankya, Danushka |
Occupation | Academic Diplomat Politician |
Profession | Economist, University Lecturer |
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