CoAS Sigdel leaves for China to attend Beijing Xiangsthan Forum

Summary

Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel has left for China to attend the 13th Beijing Xiangsthan Forum. The Nepali Army says the visit will help expand military ties between Nepal and China and strengthen foreign policy through military diplomacy.

Key Points
  • Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel has departed for China to attend the 13th Beijing Xiangsthan Forum.
  • Lieutenant General Pradip Jung KC will serve as Acting CoAS in Sigdel’s absence.
  • The Nepali Army expects the visit to deepen Nepal-China military relations and support foreign policy through military diplomacy.
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