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Army Chief Dhiraj Seth in Nepal for honorary rank ceremony
The Story in Brief
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth arrived in Kathmandu on August 16, 2026, for a three-day official visit to Nepal. The visit, at the invitation of Nepali Army Chief General Ashok Sigdel, aims to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties, The Hindu reports.
During his stay, Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel will confer on General Seth the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army, continuing a longstanding tradition between the two armies. The programme includes a Guard of Honour, talks with senior military leaders, and a briefing on mutual interests, indiatvnews.com adds.
General Seth will also address student officers, meet senior Nepalese dignitaries, and attend an ex-servicemen rally in Pokhara. India and Nepal share close ties often described as 'Roti Beti Ka Rishta', and the visit is expected to reinforce their historical and military bonds.
Sources (2): indiatvnews.com, thehindu.com
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