KIBITHU, Jan 27: As part of the ongoing confidence-building measures between India and China, a border personnel meeting (BPM) of the armies of the two countries was held here in Anjaw district on Saturday to celebrate India’s 70th Republic Day.
The Indian delegation was led by Brigadier Robi Kapoor of Dao Division of the army while the Chinese delegation was led by Senior Colonel Xu Hong Gang.
The meeting was held on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), and the delegations comprised military officials from each side, a defence statement said.
The Kibithu-Damai border meeting mechanism was started as a confidence-building measure to resolve local boundary issues, and has been instrumental in maintaining peace and tranquility along the LAC since 2014.
The Indian delegation, while welcoming the Chinese side, expressed hope that coming together of troops from both sides would facilitate development of mutual cooperation.
The Indian Army also presented a cultural programme showcasing the rich culture and heritage of the country.
Both sides agreed that joint celebrations signified the importance attached by the two countries to enhance trust and cooperation, and expressed hope that such interactions would continue to foster the environment of mutual confidence and understanding.
Indo-Myanmar post level meetings were also held during the day between the Assam Rifles and the Myanmar Army at nine different locations of the Northeast, including Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, another release said.
Both sides noted the progress made in ensuring peace and security along the Indo-Myanmar border, and expressed hope that such interactions would continue to foster the environment of mutual confidence and understanding.
Apart from cultural programmes, both the delegations engaged in friendly sports events.
