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Indian and Chinese troops' face-off at Doklam last year. Photo Credit - scroll.in

The Indian Army and itโ€™s Chinese counterpart have expressed mutual desire to maintain peace and improve relations at the functional-level along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), an Economic Times report said.

โ€œThe ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) was held yesterday on the occasion of Chinaโ€™s PLA Day at Chinese BPM hut of Chushul-Moldo meeting point in Eastern Ladakh,โ€ Srinagar-based defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said in a press statement.

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He said the ceremonial BPM was marked by saluting of national flags by delegation members. โ€œThe ceremonial address by both delegation leaders included exchange of greetings and vote of thanks and reflected the mutual desire for improving relations at functional-level at the border. Thereafter, a cultural programme showcasing Chinese culture and traditional grandeur was organised,โ€ the spokesman said.

He said both the delegations interacted in a free and congenial environment.

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