Indian Army Chief, General MM Naravane arrived in Nepal’s Kathmandu on November 04. General Naravane has be conferred with honorary rank of ‘General of the Nepal Army’ during his visit by Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari at an event in Kathmandu. Army Chief is on a three-day long visit to Nepal.
Ahead of Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane’s visit to Nepal, Naveen Kumar, spokesperson of the Indian Embassy in Nepal stated that his visit would deepen the long-standing and customary bonds of friendship between the two Armies.
“In reply to several media queries regarding upcoming official visit of COAS of India from 4th Nov, the Indian Embassy’s spokesperson Mr Naveen Kumar said that Gen. MM Naravane’s visit would deepen the long-standing and customary bonds of friendship between the two Armies,” said India in Nepal.
Kumar further stated that Naravane’s visit would provide an opportunity for both sides to discuss the bilateral defence partnership and explore avenues for mutual benefit.
“His visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to discuss the bilateral defence partnership and explore avenues to further strengthen it for mutual benefit,” tweeted India in Nepal.
Last month, Nepali Army on Tuesday confirmed a three-day visit by General Naravane, starting from November 4, when he would be accorded the rank of an honorary General of the Nepali Army.
India on Thursday gifted medical equipment including X-ray machines, computed radiography systems, ICU ventilators, video endoscopy units and anesthesia machines, for two field hospitals of the Nepali Army.
The batch of equipment was presented by Indian Army chief General MM Naravane, who is on the three-day visit to Nepal, according to a statement by the Indian embassy here.
The equipment includes X-Ray machines, computed radiography systems, ICU ventilators, video endoscopy units, anesthesia machines, laboratory equipment and ambulances. Additional ventilators were also gifted to assist the Nepali Army in its fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
General Naravane arrived in Kathmandu yesterday for a three-day official visit to Nepal, on the invitation of Nepali counterpart General Purna Chandra Thapa.
General MM Naravane was received at the airport by Lieutenant General Prabhu Ram Sharma, CGS Nepali Army and officials of the Indian Embassy.
In a ceremony on Thursday, General MM Naravane laid a wreath and paid homage at Bir Smarak (Martyr’s Memorial) at Army Pavilion in Tundikhel, Kathmandu. He thereafter visited the Nepali Army Headquarters where he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
This was followed by a meeting with his counterpart General Purna Chandra Thapa, during which both delegations discussed Army-to-Army relations and enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.
He was also given a comprehensive briefing by senior officers of the Nepali Army.
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Indian Army Chief General Naravane conferred the honorary rank of General of Nepal Army.
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General MM Naravane COAS was conferred the Honorary Rank of General of Nepali Army by Rt Hon'ble President of Nepal Smt Bidhya Devi Bhandari. This unique & deep-rooted tradition has no parallel in the world.
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Army Chief General Naravane conferred the honorary rank of General of Nepali Army.
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COAS General MM Naravane, planting a Pecan tree sapling in the premises of the Nepal Army Headquarters.#IndianArmy #NepalArmy
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