Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth Conferred Honorary Rank of General of Nepali Army by President Paudel
The honor reflects a longstanding reciprocal tradition meant to strengthen defence cooperation, military trust and camaraderie between the two armies.
- On Monday, August 17, 2026, Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Kathmandu.
- This honorary rank conferment follows a longstanding military tradition where India and Nepal reciprocally honor the Chiefs of each other's armies, symbolizing close and enduring ties between the two forces.
- General Seth arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday evening, receiving a warm welcome from General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of Staff of the Nepal army, before inspecting a Guard of Honour at Army Headquarters.
- During his visit, General Seth paid homage to martyrs at the Army Pavilion and held a courtesy call with General Sigdel to discuss strengthening bilateral military relations.
- The official visit, scheduled from August 17 to 19, aims to enhance defence cooperation and military-to-military ties, underscoring the continuity of the distinctive relationship between the Indian Army and the Nepali Army.
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COAS Nepal visit reflects strong defence ties, unique military tradition between India, Nepal: MEA - The Tribune
The ongoing visit of Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth to Nepal reflects the strong defence ties and military-to-military engagement between the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, highlighting the unique tradition shared by the Indian and Nepali armies, refering to the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army conferred on General Seth at an investiture ceremony by the Nepal President.
Indian Army chief Dhiraj Seth conferred honorary rank of General of Nepali Army by President Paudel
Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army by President Ramchandra Paudel during his Nepal visit. The honour reflects a longstanding reciprocal military tradition between India and Nepal. Seth also held talks with Nepali Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel and discussed strengthening bilateral defence ties.
Nepal confers honorary General rank on Indian Army chief Dhiraj Seth
Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank of General on Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth in Kathmandu. The ceremony and his meetings with the Nepali Army underlined the two countries’ enduring defence partnership.
Gen. Dhiraj Seth conferred honorary rank of General of Nepali Army
The ceremony, a tradition sustained across successive generations of military leadership, underscores the continuity of the distinctive military relationship between the two armies, the Indian Army said
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