Mattala Airport declared open

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Sri Lanka’s second international airport, the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) commenced operation with the landing of a Sri Lankan Airline flight with the President onboard.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and President's Media

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Mattala Airport declared open

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