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Visit duration: three days (August 17‑19)

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Key purpose: strengthen defence cooperation and military‑to‑military ties

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Ceremonial events: wreath‑laying, Guard of Honour, honorary rank conferment

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Engagements: talk with Nepali army chief, address army student officers, attend veterans rally

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Historical context: India and Nepal share deep cultural and civilisational links

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Summary

During the visit he will lay a wreath at the Army Pavilion, receive a Guard of Honour, and be awarded an honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army by Nepal's President.

He will also address student officers at the Army Command and Staff Course in Shivapuri and attend an ex‑servicemen rally in Pokhara, meeting veterans and award recipients.

The trip highlights the long‑standing cultural and historical friendship often described as the ‘Roti Beti Ka Rishta’ between India and Nepal.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
defence
the protection of a country from threats
cooperation
working together for a common goal
honorary rank
a special title given as a sign of respect, not a regular promotion
wreath
a circle of flowers or leaves placed as a sign of respect
Guard of Honour
a group of soldiers who salute an important visitor
ex‑servicemen
people who have previously served in the army
civilisational
relating to the culture and history of a society
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