Army Chief General Manoj Pande reaches Kathmandu on four-day visit to Nepal

Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande called on Nepal’s Chief of the Army Staff General Prabhu Ram Sharma at Army Headquarters in Kathmandu this afternoon. This is his first visit to Nepal as Chief of Army Staff. During his visit, General Pande will also call on the President and Prime Minister of Nepal . He will also discuss avenues for enhancing India-Nepal defence relations. General Pande’s official visit from 5th to 8th September will provide an opportunity to enhance existing bilateral defence ties and strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest between the two countries.

Defence Ministry said, the Indian Army Chief will be conferred with the honorary rank of General of Nepal Army tomorrow in a ceremony at Sital Nivas, the official residence of President of Nepal. India – Nepal relations are historic, multi-faceted and marked by common cultural and civilisational ties, apart from mutual respect and trust. India attaches highest priority to its relationship with Nepal in accordance with its Neighborhood First and Act East policies