Chief of Army Staff of Nepal Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel called on Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on December 12, 2024, and held discussions on a number of issues pertaining to the bilateral relations.
Raksha Mantri highlighted the various facets of defence cooperation including training, regular exercises, workshops & seminars to enhance the capability of Nepal Army as well as supply of defence equipment and stores.
Rajnath Singh also expressed deep satisfaction regarding the present status of extremely robust bilateral ties between the two countries.
He also conveyed that, as close neighbors, India and Nepal share similar perspectives on many issues of mutual concern. He reiterated India’s intent to strengthen relations with its neighbors, in tune with the ‘Neighborhood First Policy’.
Raksha Mantri congratulated the Chief of Army Staff of Nepal for the conferment of Honorary rank of General of the Indian Army.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met COAS, Nepal Army Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral defence ties
Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff General Ashok Raj Sigdel also reviewed the Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun for the Autumn Term 2024. A total of 491 Gentleman Cadets, including 35 from friendly countries (two from Nepal) passed out from the hallowed portals of the Academy.
Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff shared lessons from his own military life and exhorted the passing out course to rise to the challenges while dedicating themselves to service of the nation.
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