India, China border personnel meet on I-Day

August 15, 2016 20:01

A ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting on the occasion of Independence Day was conducted today at Indian BPM huts at Chushul-Moldo in Eastern Ladakh. The Indian delegations were led by Brigadier R S Raman and Brigadier V Yadav respectively and Chinese delegations by senior Colonel Fan Jun and senior Colonel Guo Kexie respectively.

The ceremonial meeting was marked by saluting the Indian National flag by both the delegations. This was followed by ceremonial address by both delegation leaders which comprised of exchange of greetings, wishes and reaffirming the mutual desire of maintaining and improving relations at functional level at the border. Thereafter, a culture programme showcasing Indian culture was organised.

Both the delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment. The delegation parted amidst feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control.

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