Leader of the United National Party

The United National Party (UNP) (එක්සත් ජාතික පක්ෂය, ஐக்கிய தேசியக் கட்சி) is one of the oldest political parties in Sri Lanka. It has been the main ruling party in Sri Lanka on several occasions. The leader of the United National Party is the highest position in the party. The leader is appointed by the majority vote of the working committee of the party who meets at Sirikotha, when the position is vacant.

The party had seven leaders since 1947. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been the leader of the UNP since 1994. Ruwan Wijewardene is the current deputy leader of the party.