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Says Indian defence minister in meeting with Nepal army chief
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today reiterated New Delhi's intent to strengthen relations with its neighbours in tune with the 'Neighborhood First Policy'.
Rajnath conveyed this to the visiting Chief of Army Staff of Nepal Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel who called on him in New Delhi and held discussions on a number of issues regarding bilateral relations.
Rajnath highlighted the various facets of defence cooperation including training and regular exercises to enhance the capability of the Nepal Army as well as supply of defence equipment and stores, said an official statement.
He "expressed deep satisfaction regarding the present status of extremely robust bilateral ties between the two countries. He also conveyed that, as close neighbours, India and Nepal share similar perspectives on many issues of mutual concern. He reiterated India's intent to strengthen relations with its neighbours, in tune with the 'Neighborhood First Policy'," according to the statement.
Earlier today, Gen Sigdel was formally bestowed with a new appellation as the honorary general of the Indian Army, in keeping with an over 70-year-old tradition as per which the army chiefs of India and Nepal are honoured like this.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today reiterated New Delhi's intent to strengthen relations with its neighbours in tune with the 'Neighborhood First Policy'.
Rajnath conveyed this to the visiting Chief of Army Staff of Nepal Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel who called on him in New Delhi and held discussions on a number of issues regarding bilateral relations.
Rajnath highlighted the various facets of defence cooperation including training and regular exercises to enhance the capability of the Nepal Army as well as supply of defence equipment and stores, said an official statement.
He "expressed deep satisfaction regarding the present status of extremely robust bilateral ties between the two countries. He also conveyed that, as close neighbours, India and Nepal share similar perspectives on many issues of mutual concern. He reiterated India's intent to strengthen relations with its neighbours, in tune with the 'Neighborhood First Policy'," according to the statement.
Earlier today, Gen Sigdel was formally bestowed with a new appellation as the honorary general of the Indian Army, in keeping with an over 70-year-old tradition as per which the army chiefs of India and Nepal are honoured like this.