On 12 December 2024, Chief of Army Staff of Nepal Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel called on Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and held discussions on a number of issues pertaining to the bilateral relations.
Rajnath Singh highlighted the various facets of defence cooperation including training, regular exercises, workshops & seminars to enhance the capability of Nepal Army as well as supply of defence equipment and stores. Shri Rajnath Singh conveyed that, as close neighbours, India and Nepal share similar perspectives on many issues of mutual concern. He reiterated India’s intent to strengthen relations with its neighbours, in tune with the ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’.
He expressed deep satisfaction regarding the present status of extremely robust bilateral ties between the two countries. Raksha Mantri congratulated the Chief of Army Staff of Nepal for the conferment of Honorary rank of General of the Indian Army. Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel is on a four-day visit to India.
