Indian, Chinese armies set up direct military hotline

New Delhi, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) India and China have established a direct military communications hotline to foster the spirit of trust and cordial relations along the border, All India Radio broadcast on Monday.

August 2, 2021
07:19

According to the source, both nations established the connection between the Indian Army at Kongra La, in North Sikkim, and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, at Khamba Dzong, in Tibet Autonomous Region.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces of the two countries have well-established mechanisms for communication at the ground commanders’ level.

They will contribute, to a large extent, to improve and maintain peace in the border regions, the ministry added.

The inauguration of the direct connection, which coincided with the Day of Chinese People’s Liberation Army, was attended by the ground commanders of the respective Armies, and a message of friendship and harmony was exchanged.

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