CoAS Sigdel off to UK for official visit
Summary
Chief of the Nepali Army General Ashok Raj Sigdel has left for the United Kingdom on a formal visit at the invitation of British Army Chief General Sir Roly Walker. The visit is expected to strengthen military ties between Nepal and the UK and support Nepal’s foreign policy through military diplomacy.
Key Points
- Chief of the Nepali Army General Ashok Raj Sigdel departed for the United Kingdom on a formal visit.
- The visit runs from October 5 to 11 at the invitation of British Army Chief of the General Staff General Sir Roly Walker.
- Nepal Army says the trip will strengthen longstanding military ties between Nepal and the UK and support military diplomacy.
- Lt Gen Pradeep Jung KC saw him off at Tribhuvan International Airport and will serve as acting Chief during his absence.
