Kathmandu: Chief of Staff (COAS) General Ashok Raj Sigdel returned to Nepal on October 14 following the conclusion of his official visit to the United Kingdom. According to the statement issued by Nepali Army, General Sigdel was welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport by Chief of General Staff, General Pradeep Jung K.C.
During his visit, General Sigdel held courtesy call on high-ranking British military officials, including Chief of the General Staff General Sir Roly Walker. He also visited the Infantry Battle School in Brecon, Wales, where he inspected Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026, an international military exercise.
On the occasion, General Sigdel conferred the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Badge on members of the Nepali Army team who secured a gold medal in the exercise. The Nepal Army has said it believes that such high-level visits would contribute to further strengthening and deepening the cordial bilateral military relations that have existed between Nepal and the UK for centuries.
