A hotline was established between the Indian Army at Kongra La in north Sikkim and China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at Khamba Dzong in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
- The objective is to further the spirit of trust and cordial relations along the border.
- The hotline inauguration was attended by ground commanders of the respective Armies and a message of friendship and harmony was exchanged through the hotline.
- India and China have two military hotlines in eastern Ladakh, among others at Chushul and Daulat Beg Oldi.