Indian Army chief Seth returns home after four-day Nepal visit

Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth and his wife, Komal Seth, returned to India after a four-day official visit to Nepal. The visit, at the invitation of Nepali Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel, aimed to strengthen the close military relationship between the two nations.

During his trip, General Seth held separate courtesy meetings with President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister Balendra Shah. A significant highlight of the visit was President Paudel conferring the honorary rank of general of the Nepali Army upon General Seth. This tradition underscores the deep historical, cultural, religious, and military connections between India and Nepal.

The practice of awarding honorary general ranks dates back to 1950. Under this tradition, the army chief of each country receives the honorary rank of general in the other's army. This reciprocal gesture serves as a potent symbol of the enduring ties between the two South Asian neighbors.