India, China troops hold BPM in Ladakh

Army personnel of India and China today held border personal meeting in Ladakh sector of Jammu and Kashmir and sought to maintain peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
"A ceremonial Border Personal Meeting (BPM) was held today between Indian Army and Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) of China on the occasion of 'Chinese Spring Festival'", Defence spokesman Col SD Goswami said.
Delegations led by Brigadier VS Rawat from Indian Army and Senior Colonel Fanjun from China's PLA held meeting at Chinese BPM hut in Moldo Garrison of PLA in Chushul Sector of eastern Ladakh, he said.
The meeting included the ceremonial address by leaders of delegation from both sides which was composed of exchange of greetings... And reflected mutual desire of maintaining and improving relations at the functional level on the border, the spokesman said.

"They interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment and parted amidst feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the LAC," he said.
Both sides also sought to build on mutual feeling of upholding the treaties and agreements signed between the governments of the two countries to maintain peace and tranquillity along the LAC.
"Thereafter, a cultural programme showcasing vibrant Chinese culture and traditional grandeur was organised by the PLA," the spokesman said.