Army chief leaves for official UK visit
Summary
Chief of the Army Staff Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel has left for the United Kingdom on an official visit at the invitation of British Army Chief Gen Sir Roly Walker. The visit is expected to strengthen Nepal-UK military ties and support Nepal's foreign policy through military diplomacy.
Key Points
- Chief of the Army Staff Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel departed for the United Kingdom on an official visit on Monday.
- He is visiting at the invitation of British Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Roly Walker.
- The Nepal Army says the visit will strengthen long-standing Nepal-UK military ties and support military diplomacy.
- Lt Gen Pradip Jung KC saw him off and will serve as acting army chief during his absence.
