Srinagar, Feb. 21 -- An official said that Brigade commanders of both the countries held a flag meeting in Poonch district to ease tension after recent skirmishes and improvised explosive device (IED) incidents along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border.

"Besides agreeing to uphold the ceasefire agreement renewed on February 25, 2021, commanders also agreed upon leveraging established communication channels to de-escalate tensions," he added.

"Both sides emphasised on the importance of the ceasefire agreement in maintaining stability along the border and LoC," the official said.

He said the meeting between two sides took place at the Chakkan-Da-Bagh crossing point, a designated spot for such interactions, against the ...