General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, is on a five-day visit to Nepal. During his visit, he attended an 'Ex-Servicemen Rally' in Pokhra, where he interacted with veterans and veer naris. The event took place at the Pension Paying Office, where he honored veterans and gallantry awardees, emphasizing the strong bond between Nepalese veterans and the Indian Army.
General Dwivedi met with Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Defence Minister Manvir Rai. Prime Minister Oli expressed happiness over the tradition of exchanging Honorary General ranks between the armies of Nepal and India. General Dwivedi, who was recently honored with the rank of Honorary General of the Nepal Army, expressed pride in this recognition and committed to enhancing Nepal-India relations.
During his visit, General Dwivedi took a mountain flight and visited the Nepali Army Command and Staff College at Shivapuri. He also met with his Nepali counterpart, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, to discuss mutual interests and strengthen bilateral defense cooperation. He paid tribute at the Bir Smarak in Kathmandu and received a Guard of Honour at the Army Headquarters.
General Upendra Dwivedi is the Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, which means he is the top leader of the Indian Army.
An Ex-Servicemen Rally is a gathering where former soldiers, who have retired from the army, come together to be honored and to discuss their experiences.
Pokhra is a city in Nepal, known for its beautiful lakes and views of the Himalayan mountains.
KP Sharma Oli is a political leader in Nepal who has served as the Prime Minister of the country.
Honorary General ranks are special titles given to military leaders from friendly countries as a sign of respect and friendship.
The Nepali Army Command and Staff College is a military school in Nepal where army officers are trained in leadership and strategy.
A Nepali counterpart refers to the person in Nepal who holds a similar position or role as General Upendra Dwivedi in the Indian Army.
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