Kathmandu – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Ashok Raj Sigdel has left for India on a visit with the formal invitation of Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday.
Mrs. Nita Chhetri Sigdel, the President of the Nepali Army Wives Association (NAWA) and General Sigdel’s spouse is amongst the nine-member delegation accompanying him. Assistant COAS Lt Gen Pradip Jung KC bade farewell to COAS General Sigdel at the Tribhuvan International Airport.
Before departing to India, COAS General Sigdel was accorded a Guard of Honor at the Army headquarters earlier this morning.
COAS General Sigdel will be conferred upon the rank of Honorary General of the Indian Army by the President of the Republic of India, on Dec 12, 2024, amidst an investiture ceremony. During his stay in India, COAS General Sigdel is scheduled to have an official call on with higher authorities in India. General Sigdel will also participate in the Passing out Parade of Officer Cadets at the Indian Military Academy as a Reviewing Officer.
During his absence, Assistant COAS Lt Gen Pradip Jung KC will be the officiating COAS of the Nepali Army. General Sigdel and his delegation will return to Nepal on 15th Dec 2024.
