COAS General Manoj Pande begins his Nepal visit, scheduled to conclude on Sept 8

New Delhi, Sept 5: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Manoj Pande, is scheduled to visit Nepal from Sept 5 to Sept 8. This is his first visit to Nepal as COAS. During his visit, the Army Chief will call on the President of Nepal, Nepal PM and the Chief of the Army Staff of Nepali Army, apart from meeting with the Country’s senior military and civilian leadership where he will discuss avenues for enhancing India-Nepal defence relations.

 

 

 

 

Continuing a tradition of friendship between both armies, the Indian Army Chief is scheduled to be conferred with the honorary rank of General of Nepal Army today (Sept 5) in a ceremony at Sital Nivas, the official residence of the President of Nepal. The COAS is scheduled to visit Nepal Army HQ where he will pay homage to the fallen soldiers and have interactions with the senior leadership of the Nepali Army.

 

 

 

 

 

During his visit, the COAS will also interact with the student officers and faculty of the Nepali Army Command and Staff College Shivpuri. The COAS is also scheduled to call on the Prime Minster of Nepal on second day of his visit (Sept 6). India – Nepal relations are historic, multifaceted and marked by common cultural and civilizational ties, apart from mutual respect and trust.

 

According to the statement of GOI, India attaches highest priority to its relationship with Nepal in accordance with its ‘Neighborhood First’ and ‘Act East’ policies. The ongoing visit of Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande will provide an opportunity to take stock of the existing bilateral defence ties and strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.