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Indian Army chief meets PM Balendra Shah

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • The Indian Army chief, General Dhiraj Seth, met with Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu.
  • The meeting occurred during Seth's four-day visit to Nepal, which is part of a longstanding military tradition between the two nations.
  • This tradition involves awarding honorary general ranks to the army chiefs of both Nepal and India, symbolizing close ties.

Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth paid a courtesy call on Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu on Monday. The meeting took place at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers during Seth's four-day visit to Nepal.

Prime Minister Shah, who also oversees the defense portfolio, received General Seth. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava was also present at the discussions. General Seth arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday, having been invited by Nepali Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel.

The visit underscores a long-standing military tradition between Nepal and India. Under this practice, the army chiefs of both countries are conferred honorary general ranks in each other's armies. This tradition, dating back to 1950, is viewed as a significant symbol of the deep cultural, religious, historical, and military connections shared by the two neighboring nations.

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