Army, PLA hold Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) in Bumla, Arunachal

A Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) between the Army and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was held on the Chinese side at Bum La, Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday, stated a press release.

The Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) was marked by the unfurling of the national flags followed by a formal address by the delegation leaders and discussion on various issues to enhance the existing mutual trust and bonhomie between the world’s two largest armies. The mutual desire to enhance cooperation and cordial relations was evident from the conducive environment that prevailed during the proceedings.

The BPM every year is in vogue since the signing of Border Peace and Tranquillity agreement between both nations on September 7, 1993. 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 India and China.

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