Indian and Chinese troops interact on Republic Day

Image
Press Trust of India Tezpur (Assam)
Last Updated : Jan 29 2015 | 6:30 PM IST
The Indian Army and China's PLA held a "Border Personnel Meeting" at Kibithu sector in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh to mark the nation's 66th Republic Day on January 26, a defence spokesman said here today.
A 26-member Chinese PLA delegation, led by Col Hu Xiao Bai, interacted with the Indian troops, led by Brig Virendra Vats.
Both countries reiterated their commitment to maintain peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control.
After the interaction, a cultural programme was also presented highlighting Indian culture and heritage. The programme was performed by the troops of "Warriors of Northeast and local residents of Kibithu", the spokesman added.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jan 29 2015 | 6:30 PM IST

Next Story