The Indian delegations were led by Brigadier H S Gill and Col Manoj Kumar, while Sr Col Yin Hong Chen and Lt Col Lee Ming Ju led the Chinese delegations.

A ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) was held on the occasion of Diwali between the armies of India and China at Chushul Moldo and DBO-TWD meeting points in Eastern Ladakh.

The Indian delegations were led by Brigadier H S Gill and Col Manoj Kumar, while Sr Col Yin Hong Chen and Lt Col Lee Ming Ju led the Chinese delegations.

A cultural programme showcasing the vibrant Indian culture and traditional grandeur was also organised at the event.

The cultural programme was marked by ceremonial address wherein both the sides highlighted the strengthening relations at all levels and increasing bonhomie between the two nations.

Both the sides agreed to build on the mutual feeling to maintain peace and tranquility along the border.

"The delegation parted amidst feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the border. Both sides also sought to build on the mutual feeling to maintain peace and tranquillity along the border," a defence spokesman was quoted as saying by new agency PTI.