India, Chinese military official celebrates neighbouring country's national day
Srinagar: The officials of Indian and Chinese armies met at a lively function held at Chushul in frontier Ladakh on Thursday to celebrate the neighbouring country’s national day.
The ceremonial border meeting to mark the 67th anniversary of China’s national day was held at the neighbouring country’s huts at Chushul and at DBO in Eastern Ladakh. The Indian delegations were led by Brigadier RS Raman in Chushul and by Colonel BS Uppal in DBO. Senior Colonel Fan Jun and Colonel Song Zhang Li led their country’s delegations at Chushul and the DBO, respectively, S.D.Goswami, the spokesman of Udhampur-based Northern Command of Indian Army said in a statement.
“The ceremonial border personal meeting was marked by saluting the National flag of China by both the delegation members,” he said adding that this was followed by the ceremonial address by both delegation leaders and exchange of greetings which reflected the mutual desire of maintaining and improving relations at functional level at the border. Also a cultural programme showcasing vibrant Chinese culture and traditional grandeur was organized on the occasion.
Goswami also said that the continuing interaction between border troops of the two countries “has created an environment of mutual trust and bonhomie” along the Line of Actual Control. “It is evident that both the armies are making all efforts to maintain peace and stability in the border areas and this augurs well for the ensuing border talks,” he said.
Defence spokesman at Srinagar, Lt.Col. N.N. Joshi, added, "Both the delegations 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".
Meanwhile, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has greeted the people of China on their national day saying that together India and China can make the world a better places.
