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    A multinational conference or diplomatic meeting is taking place at a long conference table. A man in a gray suit, identified by a nameplate as 'Sampath Thuyacontha', is actively speaking with gesturing hands. Multiple national flags are displayed in the background, and small desk flags representing various countries are placed along the table.

    VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan McLearnon 

    U.S. Pacific Command         

    Sampath Thuyacontha, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka, addresses fellow military leaders during a panel discussion at the 28th Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Sept. 1, 2026. The conference brought together chiefs of defense and senior military leaders from 29 countries under the theme “Strengthening Collective Security: Navigating Challenges in a Dynamic Indo-Pacific Landscape.” US PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.02.2026 21:24
    Photo ID: 9907984
    VIRIN: 260901-N-GC639-5247
    Resolution: 6048x4024
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    Location: VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA
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    A military officer in white dress uniform is delivering a speech at a podium during a formal conference or symposium. The audience consists of a mixed group of military personnel in various uniforms and civilians seated in rows of white chairs. The setting features a blue curtained backdrop and a branded lectern on a stage.
    A multinational conference or diplomatic meeting is taking place at a long conference table. A man in a gray suit, identified by a nameplate as 'Sampath Thuyacontha', is actively speaking with gesturing hands. Multiple national flags are displayed in the background, and small desk flags representing various countries are placed along the table.
    A multinational military conference is taking place in a modern conference room, with uniformed personnel from multiple nations seated around a large U-shaped table arrangement. Small national flags are visible on the table, indicating representation from numerous countries. The setting appears to be a formal high-level military coordination or planning meeting.

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