Indian, Chinese border personnel meet on Independence Day

Guwahati: A special Border Personnel Meeting between India and China was held to celebrate Independence day at the historic Maitri Sthal at the Bum La pass in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. A large contingent of the Chinese army personnel along with their families came over to the Indian side of the border as part of the special Border Personnel Meeting (BPM).[caption id=“attachment_1038427” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Bonhomie at the border. Reuters[/caption] A large number of civilian visitors from both sides also came to witness the Independence day celebrations, which included a grand cultural programme depicting the rich cultural diversity of India, a defence press release said today. Despite the language barrier, people from both sides interacted with each other in a friendly and cordial environment and cheerfully posed for photographs on the special occasion. The BPMs between the two armies serve as a vital platform for resolving local issues and fostering confidence amongst the two nations with a view to enhance peace in the sector. PTI