A ceremonial border personnel meeting of Indian and Chinese troops marked the International Labour Day in eastern Ladakh on Sunday. A Tribune photo

Tribune News Service

Jammu, May 1

The Armies of India and China today expressed resolve to maintain peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with their senior commanders holding two border meets in Chinese and Ladakh region as part of efforts to build cordial ties.Both Armies, which met on the occasion of International Labour Day, agreed to uphold the treaties and agreements signed between the governments of the two sides during two ceremonial Border Personnel Meetings (BPM) on the Chinese and the Indian side today, a defence spokesman said here.The meetings took place at Chinese BPM Hut of Moldo and TWD Garrison in eastern Ladakh, the spokesman said.“The delegation parted amid feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the LAC,” he said.The Indian delegation at Moldo was led by Major General Sudhakar and the Chinese delegation was led by Senior Colonel Zhan Peng Zhung. At TWD, Lt Col RC Barthwal, SM and Col Song Zhan Li led the Indian and Chinese delegations, respectively.The meetings were marked by saluting the national flag of China by the delegation members. This was followed by ceremonial address by delegation leaders which comprised of exchange of greetings, wishes and vote of thanks. The meeting reflected the mutual desire of maintaining and improving relations at functional level along the border.Thereafter, a culture programme showcasing vibrant Chinese culture and tradition was organised.Both the delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment.