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The reception held to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the founding of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) brought together politicians and officials from across the board. Chinese Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan here toasts former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Also in the picture are Defence Secretary Kapila Waidyaratna, former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Opposition Leader R.Sampanthan Pic by Indika Handuwala.

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