Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Tuesday informed that a draft of a Border Defence Cooperation agreement has been received from the Chinese side.
"Two rounds of negotiations have been held so far. The purpose of the proposed Agreement is to formalize mechanisms and procedures to enhance mutual trust and confidence between the border troops of India and China and to facilitate the maintenance of peace and tranquility along the border with China," said Antony in a written reply to Eknath M. Gaikwad and others in Lok Sabha today.
"The ongoing and proposed exchanges between the Armed Forces of India and China include visits at various levels, conduct of exercises, ship visits and training-related exchanges," he added.
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