NEW DELHI – A ceremonial border personnel meeting was held on the occasionof Diwali between the armies of India and China in Eastern Ladakh onSaturday.
A cultural programme showcasing the vibrant Indian culture and traditionalgrandeur was held following the meeting, a defence spokesperson said.
The meeting was conducted at the Indian BPM Huts at Chushul–Moldo andDBO-TWD meeting points of Eastern Ladakh, he said.
The Indian delegations were led by Brigadier H S Gill and Col Manoj Kumar,while Sr Col Yin Hong Chen and Lt Col Lee Ming Ju led the Chinesedelegations, the spokesman said.
The border personnel meeting was marked by the lighting of traditional lampby both the delegation leaders followed by ceremonial address wherein boththe sides highlighted the strengthening relations at all levels andincreasing bonhomie between the two nations.