In consonance with the vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Wuhan summit, where both leaders reaffirmed the need to strengthen bilateral ties, a high-level Chinese Army delegation led by Lt Gen Liu Xiaowu, Deputy Commander of Western Theatre Command arrived in Sukna, West Bengal today.
The delegation comprising 10 senior military officials from China will interact with their military counterparts at Headquarters 33 Corps, said chief public relations officer (Eastern Command) Wing Commander SS Birdi.
This visit is seen as a major initiative to strengthen the relationship between the militaries of the two nations.
The Indian delegation will be led by Lt Gen Pradeep M Bali, General Officer Commanding of the Trishakti Corps, Wing Commander Birdi informed.
It was elaborated that the delegation level talks will be followed by a cultural programme showcasing Indian traditional dances and a banquet in the honour of visiting delegation. The PLA delegation will arrive at Kolkata on July 5 for their visit to the Fort William.
The visit by the military delegation to local military headquarters is a significant step forward towards increasing interactions at military commander’s level and implementation of various agreements to maintain peace and tranquillity on the border.
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