Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 31: Indian and Chinese troops today committed to further enhance cordial relations at a ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting held on the occasion of Diwali at Chushul and Daulat Beg Oldie Border Meeting Points (BMPs) in Eastern Ladakh sector along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
“On the occasion of ‘Diwali’ a ceremonial BPM was organized on the Indian side at Chushul and Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) in Eastern Ladakh,” official sources said.
They said that Indian Delegation was led by Brigadier RS Raman and Brigadier Vijayant Yadav and Chinese Delegations by Sr Col Fan Jun and Col Huang Xiua Hu at the two BMPs respectively.
In addition to exchange of greetings, wishes and vote of thanks, both delegations expressed mutual desire of maintaining and further improving relations at functional level along the LAC.
Both the delegations interacted in a friendly and cordial environment, sources said adding that the delegations parted amidst bonds of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the LAC.
The Ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting was marked by a cultural programme showcasing vibrant Indian culture and traditional grandeur.
In the true spirit of the festival, a fireworks display was also organized which was highly appreciated by the Chinese Delegations.
Earlier, the celebrations commenced with saluting the National flag of India by both the delegation members, followed by the ceremonial address.