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Pakistani, Indian border forces exchange sweets on Pakistan's Independence Day
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NEW DELHI, 15 August 2021, (TON): Pakistani and Indian forces on Saturday exchanged sweets at the Wagah Border on the occasion of Pakistan's 75th Independence Day.
The goodwill gesture was made by officials from the Punjab Rangers and India's Border Security Force (BSF).
It is a tradition for Indian and Pakistani soldiers to exchange sweets on days of national importance for the two countries and on the occasion of major festivals every year.
The practice is a confidence-building measure and an attempt to establish peace between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Ceremony witnessed the exchange of greetings by the two forces whereas the BSF officials congratulated Pakistan Rangers and wished them well.
Previously, sweets were exchanged between the two forces on the occasion of Eidul Azha.
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