On November 21, in Kathmandu, Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel awarded the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army to India's Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi. The ceremony took place at the Office of President Sheetal Niwas, where General Dwivedi received a sword and a scroll. The event was attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, and Defence Minister Manbir Rai.
General Dwivedi paid tribute to martyrs at the Army Pavilion in Tundikhel and received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Nepali Army Headquarters. He met with General Ashok Raj Sigdel, the Chief of the Nepali Army, to discuss strengthening military relations between India and Nepal. As a gesture of friendship, General Dwivedi gifted military horses and dogs to General Sigdel and planted a Rudraksha sapling at the Nepali Army Headquarters.
This tradition of conferring honorary titles between the two countries' Army Chiefs has been ongoing for over seventy years. General Dwivedi's visit to Nepal includes meetings and events such as addressing student officers at the Nepali Army Command and Staff Course in Shivapuri and attending an Ex-Servicemen Rally in Pokhara, where he will honor Veer Naris and Gallantry Awardees.
An honorary rank is a special title given to someone as a sign of respect and friendship, without giving them actual military duties or responsibilities.
General Upendra Dwivedi is a high-ranking officer in the Indian Army, serving as the Chief of the Army Staff, which means he is one of the top leaders in the Indian military.
The Nepali Army is the military force of Nepal, responsible for protecting the country and maintaining peace and security.
Ram Chandra Paudel is the President of Nepal, which means he is the head of the country and represents Nepal in important matters.
Sheetal Niwas is the official residence and office of the President of Nepal, where important ceremonies and meetings are held.
A Guard of Honour is a special ceremony where soldiers stand in formation to show respect and welcome important guests.
An Ex-Servicemen Rally is a gathering of former military personnel to discuss their experiences and stay connected with the army community.
Pokhara is a city in Nepal known for its beautiful lakes and mountains, and it is a popular place for tourists and events.
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