R-Day bonhomie: Armies meet at LAC

Tribune News Service

Jammu, January 27

A ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) of Indian and Chinese delegations was held on Republic Day in the Chushul sector of eastern Ladakh.

The Indian delegation was led by Brigadier JKS Virk and the Chinese delegation was led by Senior Colonel Fanjun, said a Defence spokesperson.

The ceremonial meeting commenced with both delegations saluting the Tricolour. This was followed by the ceremonial address by both delegation leaders which consisted of greetings, best wishes and reflected the mutual desire for enhancing border defence cooperation, he said.

Then, a cultural programme showcasing the vibrant Indian culture and traditional grandeur was organised. Both the delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment.

The delegations parted amid a feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the LAC, said the spokesperson.

Both sides also sought to build on the mutual feeling to uphold agreements and protocol signed between the governments of the two sides to maintain peace along the LAC, he added.