Indian, Chinese armies hold border meet

The Indian and Chinese armies on Tuesday held a goodwill border meeting in Damai in the South Eastern province of China bordering Arunachal Pradesh.

The Indian delegation at the Chinese border meeting point hut was led by Colonel Dheeraj Kotwal while the Chinese team was led by Colonel Gao Jian Ming, Indian army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Suneet Newton said.

Both sides highlighted the importance of meetings between troops guarding the borders and reaffirmed their commitment to upholding bilateral agreements and protocols to maintain peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control.

"The Border Personnel Meeting mechanism in Kibithu-Damai sector is a positive step towards enhancing interaction between the border guarding troops in the area," Newton said. - IANS