PRESS RELEASE Slno- 465

Tawang( Bumla Border ) Oct 3 - On the occasion  of the 56th National Republic Day, the Chinese Border Troops opposite the Kameng Sector invited their Indian counterparts to join them in their  celebrations near BumLa in Tawang District of Arunachal Pradesh on Oct 1st last . The Indian Army officers and soldiers who joined the special celebrations on the Chinese side Across the International Boundary were accompanied by their families and media persons, reports DIPRO Tawang. Meanwhile the army sources stated that the interaction between the Chinese and the Indian Troops dates back to 30th May 2003 and from there it becomes an annual event which is termed as the Border Personnel Meeting(BPM).Further it is said that the last meeting on 15th August 2005 on eve of Indian Independence Day  hosted by the Indian side  had cemented the bonds of mutual trust, confidence and friendship. More over Chinese have been reciprocating this by inviting every year their Indian counterparts on their National Day, the sources added. The celebrations on Oct 1, commenced with Chinese Delegations Leader Col Li Ming An  welcoming the Indian delegation led by Brig. Abhay Kumar, VSM at heap of stones, which was followed by flag hoisting by the Chinese soldiers. The delegations also utilized the opportunity to have a formal interaction with the aim to further progress the growing relationship between the two countries. They also showcase the  cultural programme which depicted the rich cultural heritage of China. The Indian delegation was treated with wide array of Chinese cuisine from different regions. Later on, the day culminates with exchange of gifts and photography between delegations members and families of both sides, the report added.


Sd/- Purabi Taikam
PRO