A ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) between officials of Indian and Chinese Armies on the occasion of 'Diwali' was conducted today at Indian BPM hut in Chushul Sector of Eastern Ladakh and at the DBO in Eastern Ladakh.
The Indian delegations were led by Brigadier RS Raman in Chushul and Colonel BS Uppal in DBO. The Chinese delegations were led by Senior Colonel Cao Guasheng in Chushul and Colonel Song Zhang Li in DBO.
The ceremonial BPM was marked by saluting the national flag of India by both the delegation members. This was followed by the ceremonial address by both delegation leaders which was composed of exchange of greetings and wishes and reflected the mutual desire of maintaining and improving relations at functional level at the border.
Thereafter, a cultural programme showcasing vibrant Indian culture and traditional grandeur and firework display was organised, followed by sumptuous lunch.
Both the delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment. The delegation parted amidst feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the LAC.
Both sides also sought to build on the mutual feeling to uphold the treaties and agreements signed between the Governments of the two sides to maintain peace and tranquility along the LAC.
