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Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth’s Nepal Visit, 17-19 August 2026

22 August 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYArmy Chief GenDhiraj Seth’s NepalVisit, 17-19 August202622 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India’s Chief of Army Staff made a three-day trip to Nepal to reinforce India-Nepal defence relations.

Key facts

  • Dates: 17-19 August 2026.
  • Counterpart: Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel.
  • Honour: honorary rank in the Nepali Army, conferred by President Ramchandra Paudel.
  • Ceremonial: wreath at Tundikhel and Guard of Honour at Nepal Army Headquarters.

Significance

  • The trip underlined strong military-to-military links between the two countries.

Exam angle

  • Visitor: General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of Army Staff.
  • Host army chief: General Ashok Raj Sigdel.
  • Wreath-laying site: Tundikhel.

Test yourself

1. Who conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on General Dhiraj Seth?

Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank.

2. Where did General Dhiraj Seth lay a wreath during his August 2026 Nepal visit?

He laid a wreath at Tundikhel.

3. Which Nepal Army chief held talks with General Dhiraj Seth?

He met Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel.

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