Mr. E M S B Ekanayake, Secretary to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is equipped with a long-standing experience in the Public Service as a senior member of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service. He holds a Special Degree in Sociology from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, and, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. He also holds a Diploma in Professional Diplomacy and International Relations from Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute.