Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on August 18 handed over critical care medical equipment and military animals to Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel at a special ceremony held at Nepali Army headquarters in Kathmandu. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Nepal stated, “Strengthening Defence Cooperation Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri handed over Light Strike Vehicles, Critical Care Medical Equipment and Military Animals to Suprabal Janasewashree Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel, COAS, Nepali Army, at a special ceremony at the Nepali Army HQ, Kathmandu. This handing over of items reflects the close relationship between the two armies and our robust defence cooperation. It embodies the spirit of trust and partnership that has long characterised our enduring ties.”
The military equipment handed over by Foreign Secretary Misri included six light strike vehicles, two military dogs for breeding, six army horses, and a consignment of medical supplies. Prior to the ceremony, Misri held talks with General Ashok Raj Sigdel, with discussions focusing on bilateral interests and strengthening defence ties.
Misri arrived in Nepal on August 17 for a two-day visit at the invitation of his Nepalese counterpart Amrit Bahadur Rai. During his visit, he met Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel, Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposition leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba. Misri held talks with Amrit Bahadur Rai and the discussions covered various issues, including trade, connectivity and development cooperation.
