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This is an archive article published on June 2, 2006

Pranab’s day out in Lanzhou Military Region

Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee today visited visited the headquarters of the Lanzhou Military Region in China. He was given a reception by the Lanzhou Military Region Commander General Li Qianyuan.

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Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee today visited visited the headquarters of the Lanzhou Military Region in China. He was given a reception by the Lanzhou Military Region Commander General Li Qianyuan.

General Li escorted Mukherjee to his office, which is a departure from the usual protocol, and presented him with a traditional Chinese calligraphic painting done by himself in honour of the guest. The inscription on the scroll reads, ‘Carry on friendship in harmony and common prosperity — presented to His Excellency Minister of Defence Pranab Mukherjee by General Li Qianyuan in the hope that friendship between our two countries will last for ever.’

Later, the Indian delegation briefed on the role and functions of the Lanzhou Military Area Command. This was followed by an interactive discussion between the Indian delegation and the officers of the Lanzhou Military Region on issues of mutual interest such as anti-terrorism, disaster management, training of military personnel, handling internal conflict situations and information warfare.

The Headquarters of Lanzhou Military Region is located at Lanzhou in Gansu Province. The Military Region controls the largest physical area compared to other military regions. It borders Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pak occupied Kashmir and India.

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