NEW DELHI: On the third day of his official visit to India on Friday, Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, continued his engagement to further solidify the defence cooperation between Nepal and India.
General Sigdel’s engagements focused on visit to Indian Defence Industries in Pune followed by departure for Dehradun where he will review the prestigious passing out parade at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) on Saturday. After arrival at Dehradun, General Sigdel attended reviewing officers’ dinner at the IMA.
The day began with General Sigdel visiting several key defence industry establishments including Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) and Bharat Forge. During the visit, he interacted with senior representatives from India’s defence sector and exchanged ideas. The focus of these talks was on adaptation of technology by armies of both nations.
The COAS, Nepali Army appreciated the ‘Atmanirbhar’ initiatives of the Indian Army and contribution of Indian defence industries in this direction. He also observed a Static Equipment Display, where he was introduced to the latest, state-of-the-art equipment recently inducted into the Indian Army.
Following his engagements in Pune, General Sigdel departed for Dehradun, where he will review the passing out parade at IMA scheduled for December 14. On arrival at IMA, he attended reviewing officers’ dinner and interacted with the faculty and dignitaries.
As reviewing officer, General Sigdel will inspect the cadets who are about to begin their careers in the Indian Army. As part of this enduring partnership, two cadets from Nepal, Officer Cadet Binod Bhatta and Officer Cadet Prabin Pandey, will be commissioned during the parade, marking a moment of pride and shared tradition. Their commissioning underscores the deep-rooted military ties between India and Nepal, reflecting a commitment to mutual development and collaboration in defence and training.
Day three of General Ashok Raj Sigdel’s visit to India has been marked by productive engagements aimed at enhancing defence cooperation, particularly in strengthening the bonds between the Nepali and Indian Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence said.
