36 diplomats recalled

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The Foreign Affairs Ministry has decided to recall 36 politically appointed Sri Lankan diplomats.

The decision had been taken at a meeting on Wednesday.

Lakshman Hulugalla the former head of the Media Centre for National Security was also among those recalled.

These diplomats had been working in various positions as second secretaries, third secretaries and ministers.

Earlier the government had decided to recall 29 political appointees serving as ambassadors and high commissioners.(Kelum Bandara)

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