Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

Army chiefs of Nepal and India discuss stronger military ties



KATHMANDU: Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth, who is on an official visit to Nepal, met Nepali Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel on Monday.

General Seth, who arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday, held a meeting with General Sigdel at the Nepali Army Headquarters on Monday.

According to the Nepali Army, the two army chiefs discussed matters of mutual interest and ways to further strengthen military relations and cooperation between Nepal and India.

During General Seth’s visit, discussions are also being held on enhancing cooperation, mutual ties and military relations between the armed forces of the two neighboring countries.

The Nepali Army and Indian Army have maintained a longstanding tradition of high-level exchanges and military cooperation. The two countries also follow a unique tradition of conferring honorary ranks on each other’s army chiefs.

Publish Date : 17 August 2026 13:26 PM

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