Kathmandu, September 19, 2026 — Chief of the Army Staff Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel returned home on Saturday after completing a formal visit to China.
Sigdel was welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport by Lt Gen Pradip Jung KC upon his arrival.
Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel returns from formal China visit
Nepali Army chief Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel returned to Nepal after a formal China visit, during which he met senior officials, visited military institutions and attended the Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
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According to a press release issued by the Nepali Army, Sigdel paid courtesy calls on China’s defense minister and senior military officials during the visit.
He also visited the National Defense University and other Chinese military training and educational institutions and units.
During his stay in China, Sigdel attended the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum held in Beijing.
The Nepali Army said the visit is expected to further strengthen the cordial bilateral and military relations between Nepal and China.
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