Jammu, August 2

On the occasion of China’s Public Liberation Army (PLA) Day, a ceremonial border personnel meeting (BPM) was held between the Indian Army and PLA at the Chushul-Moldo meeting point in eastern Ladakh on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).The ceremonial meeting was marked by saluting of the national flags by delegation members.A defence spokesperson said after saluting the national flags, the leaders of both delegations addressed the meeting. This reflected the mutual desire of maintaining and improving relations at the functional level on the border, he said. After that a programme showcasing Chinese culture and traditional grandeur was organised. The defence spokesperson said both the delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment. “The delegations parted amid feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the LAC,” he added. — TNS