Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth was conferred the rank of Honorary General of Nepal Army by President Ramchandra Paudel during an investiture ceremony at Sheetal Niwas here on Monday.
Dhiraj Seth conferred honorary rank of General of Nepali Army Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth was on Monday (August 17, 2026) conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army by Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel at a special investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Kathmandu.
Nepal Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, India’s Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava and high officials of Nepal Army and the Nepal government were present during the ceremony, according to a press release by the Secretariat of President Paudel. The visit of the Indian Army chief to Nepal reaffirms the unique and time-tested defence relations between the two countries, founded on the shared values, mutual trust, and enduring army-to-army ties, the Indian Embassy said. General Seth also met Ambassador Srivastava at the Indian Embassy and the two discussed ways to further strengthen comprehensive relations between New Delhi and Kathmandu, the Indian Embassy said. He also planted a sapling in the premises of the Nepal Army Headquarters, and received and inspected the guard of honour, according to a Nepal Army press release. Earlier reporting noted: The ceremony, a tradition sustained across successive generations of military leadership, underscores the continuity of the distinctive military relationship between the two armies and their commitment to strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest, the Army said.
Earlier reporting noted: Gen.
Strengthening Ties: Gen. Seth’s Visit to Nepal
The Nepal Army announced that Gen. Seth’s visit is poised to enhance the trust and cooperation between the armed forces of Nepal and India. This visit underscores the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations in the region.
