SRINAGAR: On the occasion of Diwali, the tradition of exchanging sweets between India and Pakistan on major festivals like Eid, Holi, Diwali and respective National days was revived and meetings were held at the Teethwal crossing on Kishanganga River in Tangdhar, Kupwara and Kaman Aman Setu in Uri to exchange sweets and pleasantries.
#IndianArmy & #PakistanArmy exchange sweets at #LoC in #Uri & #Kupwara as a gesture for promoting #peace #Harmony & #compassion in the true spirit of #Diwali #Diwali2021 #ChinarCorps @ChinarcorpsIA @NorthernComd_IA @diprjk @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/fIZUPSiJ4F
— PRO Defence Srinagar (@PRODefSrinagar) November 4, 2021
“Such exchange of sweets and wishes on festivals of national importance enhance mutual harmony, brotherhood and also plays an important role in maintaining friendly and peaceful atmosphere along the border between two border guarding forces,” an official said.
Furthermore, the exchange of sweets and pleasantries was conducted with full adherence to all COVID protocols by both sides.
