World

Indian military delegation meets Nepal’s Prime Minister, ahead of Army Chief’s visit

India has stepped up its military engagement with neighbouring Nepal with an inter-services delegation calling on Nepal’s top leadership, including Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba.

The visit precedes a visit to Kathmandu by Indian Army Chief, Manoj Pandey, starting on September 4. This will be the first visit of Gen. Pande after his latest appointment on April 30 this year.

During Gen. Pande’s visit, the two sides are scheduled to discuss various aspects including logistical support to the Nepali Army, according to officials privy to this development.

The visiting delegation’s high-profile engagement included calls on Finance Minister Janardan Sharma and Chief of the Army Staff Prabhuram Sharma on Monday.

The meetings largely dwelt on ways to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation between Nepal and India, according to Nepali officials.

Arun Kumar Subedi, a foreign policy advisor to Prime Minister Deuba, said that the prime minister expressed gratitude to India for its continued assistance to Nepal’s socio-economic endeavours.

“Prime Minister Deuba also expressed happiness over the progress made in various facets of bilateral cooperation including defence,” Subedi told India Narrative on Tuesday morning.

In his meeting with the Nepali prime minister, leader of the Indian delegation Air   Vice Marshal Tejveer Singh expressed happiness over the state of traditional military to military ties between the two countries.

As part of the trip, the Indian military delegation is scheduled to visit a military barrack at Nepal’ Army central command headquarters in Pokhara on Tuesday.

Likewise, the military delegation will also visit cultural heritage sites including Pashupatinath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

The 31-member visiting Indian delegation includes students participating in the ‘National Defence Course-62’ that was held at the National Defence College in New Delhi, according to a press statement issued by the Nepali Army headquarters.

“We are confident that this kind of visit from the neighbouring friendly nations helps boost military-to-military relations and promote Nepal’s tourism as well,” read the press statement. Wrapping up its five-day visit to Nepal, the Indian military delegation is flying back home on Wednesday.

Also Read: Gorkha military widows honoured on India’s Independence Day

Indian Army Chief to visit Nepal in early September to boost defence ties

Santosh Ghimire

Recent Posts

“Whatever the verdict, our relationship with US will only grow”: EAM Jaishankr on US Presidential Elections

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a joint presser with his Australian Counterpart Penny Wong,…

2 hours ago

‘Political space given to extremist forces’: EAM Jaishankar on attacks on Hindu temples in Canada

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar expressed concerns about the recent attacks on the Hindu temples…

3 hours ago

Coast Guard Chief S Paramesh calls on Navy Chief Admiral, deliberates on ICG’s operational readiness

Indian Coast Guard Chief Director General S Paramesh has called on Indian Navy Chief Admiral…

3 hours ago

North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles ahead of US elections

Just a few hours ahead of the presidential polls in the United States, North Korea…

4 hours ago

Brampton: Thousands take out solidarity rally against attacks on Hindu temples in Canada

Over a thousand Canadian Hindus gathered outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Canada on…

5 hours ago

Jaishankar meets Australian counterpart Penny Wong for Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue in Canberra

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was welcomed by Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, at the…

5 hours ago