Gen. Dhiraj Seth conferred honorary rank of General of Nepali Army
The ceremony, a tradition sustained across successive generations of military leadership, underscores the continuity of the distinctive military relationship between the two armies, the Indian Army said
General Dhiraj Seth, the Chief of the Indian Army, was honored with the rank of General of the Nepali Army by President Ramchandra Paudel on August 17, 2026, during an investiture ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Kathmandu. Seth was in Nepal for an official visit from August 17 to 19. This prestigious honor is part of a tradition where India and Nepal reciprocally bestow the honorary rank of General upon each other's Army Chiefs, symbolizing the strong and enduring relationship between the two armies.
The exchange reflects mutual trust, professional respect, and camaraderie between the Indian and Nepali military forces. The ceremony, a longstanding tradition across generations of military leadership, highlights the continuity of the unique military bond and their shared commitment to enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Following the ceremony, Seth paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Army Staff, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, where they discussed various aspects of bilateral military relations. During his visit, Seth also inspected a Guard of Honor at the Army Headquarters and laid a wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial in the Army Pavilion to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers.
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