Sino-Indian troops meet in Ladakh

Commanders and India and China Armies at Eastern Ladakh on Tuesday.
Commanders and India and China Armies at Eastern Ladakh on Tuesday.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Feb 13: On the occasion of “Chinese Spring Festival”, Indian and Chinese armies today held a ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) in the latter’s Moldo Garrison in Chushul sector of Eastern Ladakh.
“The delegations were led by Colonel Deependra Jasrotia of the Indian side and Senior Lt Col Bu Hong Dong from the Chinese side,” sources said.
The BPM was marked by saluting the national flag of China by both the delegation members, he said.
“This was followed by the ceremonial address by both delegation leaders covering exchange of greetings, wishes and vote of thanks which reflected the              mutual desire of maintaining and improving relations at functional level at the border,” sources said.
A programme showcasing Chinese culture and tradition was organised, they said.
Both the delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment.
Sources said both the sides sought to build on the mutual feeling to uphold the treaties and agreements signed between the Governments of the two countries to maintain peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).