Our Correspondent

Jammu, January 1

The Indian and Chinese armies on Wednesday held a ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) to mark the New Year at Chushul-Moldo and DBO-TWD meeting points in eastern Ladakh.

The Indian delegation was led by Brig HS Gill and Col Manoj Kumar and the Chinese delegation by senior Col Bai Min and Lt-Col Lee Ming Ju, respectively.

“Both delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment. The meeting reflected the mutual desire to maintain and improve relations at functional level in the border areas,” a Defence spokesperson said.

A cultural programme showcasing the Chinese culture and traditions was organised by the Chinese side. The delegations met amidst a feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and trust along the border.