CHINA-INDIA: VISIT BY INDIAN ARMY NORTHERN AREA COMMANDER TO CHINA
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India's Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh travelled to China on a 5-day official (January 7-12) visit to China when he met the Commander of the PLA (People’s Liberation Army) ground forces, General Han Weiguo. The official statement on the occasion said: “The two Generals discussed issues having strategic ramifications to include regional security environment, joint training and measures to enhance peace and tranquility along the borders.” The Indian Army delegation will also visit important military and civil establishments in Beijing, Chengdu, Urumqi and Shanghai to exchange views on measures for furthering peace and tranquility between the two armies. Lt Gen Ranbir Singh also visited the Western Theatre Command in Chengdu, which is responsible for the front with India and met its commander, General Zhao Zongqi.
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