Nepali Army chief meets Chinese defence minister in Beijing

Summary

Nepali Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel met Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun in Beijing during his formal visit to China, discussing mutual interests and bilateral military relations. He also attended the opening session of the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum and visited China’s National Defence University.

Key Points
  • General Ashok Raj Sigdel held a courtesy meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun in Beijing on Wednesday.
  • The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest and bilateral military relations during Sigdel’s formal visit to China.
  • Sigdel attended the opening session of the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum and visited China’s National Defence University.
  • The Nepali Army said the visit would help strengthen Nepal-China military relations and support foreign policy through military diplomacy.
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