Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 15: India and China today committed themselves to maintain peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh sector.
The two countries took decisions to this effect during meetings held today at the Chinese side in Chushul and Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) meeting points in Eastern Ladakh.
The ceremonial Border Personnel meeting (BPM) on the occasion of “Mid Autumn Festival of China” was led by Brigadier R S Raman and Col B S Uppal from the Indian side while Chinese delegations were headed by Senior Colonel Fan Jun and Colonel Song Zong Li respectively.
Defence spokesman (MoD) Col SD Goswami said the mid autumn festival was celebrated by exchange of greeting and good wishes and saluting the national flag of China by both the delegations members.
He said this was followed by the ceremonial address by both delegation leaders and reaffirming the mutual desire of improving relations at functional level at the border. Thereafter a cultural programme showcasing vibrant Chinese culture and traditional grandeur was organised.
Both the delegations interacted in a friendly and cordial environment. The delegation parted amidst bonds of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the LAC.
“Both sides also sought to further build on the treaties and agreements signed between the Governments of the two sides to maintain peace and tranquility along the LAC,” Col Goswami said.
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