Indo-Chinese Border Personnel Discuss Security Issues at Annual Meet

Guwahati, October 31, 2019

A Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) was conducted between the Indian Army and People's Liberation Army by the People 's Liberation Army on Wednesday on the Chinese side at Bum La.

The Border Personnel Meeting was marked by the unfurling of both the national flags followed by a formal address by the delegation leaders.

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Discussion on various issues to enhance the existing mutual trust and bonhomie between World's two largest armies was conducted.

The mutual desire to enhance cooperation and cordial relations was evident from the conducive environment that prevailed during the proceedings.

The BPM is an annual meet held on the 30th of October.

It is in vogue since the signing of Border Peace and Tranquility agreement between both the Nations on September 7, 1993.

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In the last 26 years, the BPM mechanism has evolved into a vital platform for resolving local issues and fostering mutual confidence amongst the Border Guarding Troops of both the countries.

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