Indian, Chinese border personnel meet

JAMMU: Indian and Chinese armies today held a meeting of their border personnel where they resolved to uphold the treaties and agreements signed by the countries to maintain peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control ( LAC).

The "ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) on the occasion of New Year" was held at Chinese BPM hut at Moldo Garrison of Chushul Sector of Eastern Ladakh. Both the delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment, a defence spokesman said.

The Indian delegation was led by Brigadier Vijayant Yadav, and Senior Colonel Fan Jun headed the delegation from the Chinese side.

"The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and Indian Army sought to build on the mutual feeling to uphold the treaties and agreements signed between the governments to maintain peace and tranquility along the LAC," he said.

The meeting saw ceremonial address by both delegations leaders "which was composed of exchange of greetings, wishes and vote of thanks," he said.

Both the sides reflected the mutual desire of maintaining and improving relations at functional level at the border, the spokesman said.

"Thereafter, a culture programme showcasing vibrant Chinese culture and traditional grandeur was organised," he said.

"The delegation parted amidst feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the LAC," he said.