Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi conferred honorary General rank of Nepali Army; See Pics
By Shweta Kumari | First Published Nov 21, 2024, 6:02 PM ISTGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, has been honoured with the prestigious title of Honourary General of the Nepali Army.
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, has been honoured with the prestigious title of Honourary General of the Nepali Army. This exchange of honourary generalship, a unique and cherished tradition between the Indian and Nepali Armies, highlights the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and military ties between the two nations, said the Indian Army.
The Indian Army Chief received the honour by Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel in continuation of an age-old tradition that first started in 1950, reflecting the strong ties between the two militaries.
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, has been honoured with the prestigious title of Honourary General of the Nepali Army. This exchange of honourary generalship, a unique and cherished tradition between the Indian and Nepali Armies, highlights… pic.twitter.com/9MlgH81AUd
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Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday embarked on his five-day visit to Nepal with a focus on bolstering defence partnership and exploring new areas of collaboration between the two countries.
On Tuesday, General Dwivedi met with Naveen Srivastava, the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, as the first engagement of his visit. Later that day, he held an informal discussion with his Nepali counterpart General Ashok Raj Sigdel, setting the stage for robust bilateral interactions.\
According to reports, On November 22, General Dwivedi is scheduled to address officers of the Nepali Army Command and Staff Course at Shivapuri. He will also meet Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Defence Minister Manbir Rai to discuss mutual interests and regional security matters.
On November 23, the Army chief will attend an ex-servicemen rally in Pokhara, where he will interact with Indian Army veterans residing in Nepal and felicitate 'Veer Naris' and gallantry awardees. He will also visit the Nepali Army's Western Division Headquarters and receive a briefing on operational matters.
General Dwivedi will conclude his visit on November 24 and return to India.
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