Chief of Army Staff Sigdel off to UK
Summary
Chief of the Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel has left for the UK on a week-long official visit at the invitation of British Army Chief General Sir Roland Walker. The visit is expected to strengthen Nepal-UK military ties and support Nepal's foreign policy through military diplomacy.
Key Points
- Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel departed for the UK on an official one-week visit.
- He is visiting at the invitation of General Sir Roland 'Roly' Walker, Chief of the General Staff of the British Army.
- The Nepali Army says the trip will help deepen the long-standing military relationship between Nepal and the UK and support foreign policy through military diplomacy.
- Lieutenant General Pradeep Jung KC will serve as Acting Chief of the Army Staff during Sigdel’s absence.
