Kathmandu: Indian Army chief V K Singh was today conferred the title of ‘honorary General’ of Nepal Army, even as he asked Nepal not to allow any activity directed against India from its territory.
Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav provided Gen. Singh with an insignia and citation of Nepal Army as part of the investiture ceremony.
Vice-President Parmananda Jha, Defence Minister Vidya Bhandari and Indian Ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood were also present on the occasion.
Earlier, Singh called on Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and discussed matters relating to strengthening relations between the two armies.
During the meeting, Singh expressed India’s security concern saying that he expects Nepal will not allow any activity directed against India from its territory.
In his response Prime Minister Nepal assured Singh that Nepal will not allow its soil to be used against any such activity, PM’s Office said.
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