Indian army and PLA jointly celebrate Chinese National Day
Guwahati, Oct 1 (IBNS): Ceremonial Border Personnel Meetings (BPM) were organised at Natu La, Bum La and Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh along the Indo-China border on Tuesday to celebrate the Chinese National Day.
The BPM mechanism has evolved into an important interface where local issues get discussed and are resolved thereby fostering confidence amongst the Border Guarding Troops.
This ensures the prevalence of peace and tranquillity along the LAC.
The events commenced with the hoisting of national flags and rendition of the national anthems of both nations which was followed by a ceremonial welcome address by the respective Delegation Leaders.
The function involved extension of greetings, exchange of mementoes and display of cultural programmes.
The proceedings reflected a mutual desire to maintain an environment of peace and tranquillity along the LAC which is a prerequisite for good relations between both the nations.
The delegations of both the countries interacted with each other in an environment of amity and friendship.
During the interaction, the participants reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen friendship and maintain peace and tranquillity along the LAC.
The delegations parted amidst feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations along the LAC.
(By Hemanta Kumar Nath, Guwahati)
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