Ranil Wickremesinghe is a prominent Sri Lankan politician who has served multiple terms as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He is a member of the United National Party and has been involved in politics for several decades, playing a significant role in shaping the country's policies. Wickremesinghe was born on March 24, 1949, and studied at Royal College, Colombo, and later at University of Ceylon. He has held various ministerial positions and is known for his efforts in economic reform and peace negotiations during the Sri Lankan civil conflict.