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India, China border personnel meet at Ladakh
PTI
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Chinese Spring Festival (Reuters Photo)
Chinese Spring Festival (Reuters Photo)

A Ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) between the armies of China and India were held in Ladakh sector on the occasion of "Chinese Spring Festival" on Thursday, a defence spokesman said.

The meeting was conducted at Chinese BPM Huts at DBO-TWD Meeting Points, the spokesman said.

He said the Indian delegation was led by Lt Col Amit Kumar Sharma and Chinese delegation was led by Lt Col Lee MingJu.

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"Both the delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment," he said, adding the meeting reflected the mutual desire to maintain and improve relations at the functional level in the border areas.

The spokesman said a cultural programme showcasing Chinese Culture and traditions was organised by the Chinese Side.

"The delegations parted amidst a feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and trust along the borders," the spokesman said.

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(Published 24 January 2020, 01:53 IST)