evidence: According to the Constitution, the Election Commission of Sri Lanka is authorized to call the presidential election from Wednesday, July 17, 2024. [...] Last week, Foreign Minister Ali Sabri stated that Sri Lanka’s presidential election is likely to be held on October 5 or 12 this year. "The presidential election will be held from September 17 to October 17 this year. It is likely to be held on Saturday, October 5 or October 12," he told Parliament.