China, India border personnel meet in Ladakh on I-Day

Udhampur, 15 Aug : A ceremonial Border Personal Meeting was conducted today on the occasion of Indian Independence Day at eastern Ladakh's Chushul-Moldo area.

The Indian delegations was led by Brigadier R.S. Raman and Brigadier V. Yadav and the Chinese delegations by senior Colonel Fan Jun and senior Colonel Guo Kexie. The ceremonial meeting was marked by saluting the Indian National flag by both the delegations. This was followed by ceremonial address by both the delegation leaders comprising exchange of greetings, wishes and reaffirming the mutual desire of maintaining and improving relations at functional level at the border.

Thereafter, a culture programme showcasing Indian culture was organised with traditional grandeur. The delegation parted amidst feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control.

Both sides also sought to build on the mutual feeling of upholding the treaties and agreement signed between the Government of India and the Government of China to maintain peace and tranquillity along the LAC border.

Source: ANI