Indian Army Participates in Chinese Army Foundation Day at Damai

Guwahati, August 2, 2019:

Special Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) between India and China was held at Damai in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday to celebrate 92nd Anniversary of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Foundation day.

On invitation from the PLA, delegation of Indian Army comprising of officers and soldiers took part in the celebrations at various locations along the LAC.

The PLA troops interacted with the visiting Indian delegations and presented a cultural programme comprising of several events to celebrate the occasion.

The Indian side also reciprocated with traditional cultural performances to mark the occasion organized at Damai.

Celebrations took place in an atmosphere marked by warmth and cordiality and provided opportunity to both sides to display their rich culture. Such interactions will go a long way in ensuring better understanding between both armies and contributed towards achieving common goals of peace and tranquillity along the borders.

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