Indian Army chief meets PM Balendra Shah
Summary
Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu during a four-day visit to Nepal. The visit highlights the long-standing tradition of mutual honorary general ranks between the Nepali and Indian armies.
Key Points
- Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth met Prime Minister Balendra Shah at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Kathmandu.
- Shah, who also holds the defence portfolio, received Seth during his four-day visit to Nepal.
- Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava attended the meeting.
- The visit reflects the long-running Nepal-India military tradition of awarding honorary general ranks to each other’s army chiefs.
