Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande, known as Seth during the visit, returned to India after a four-day official trip to Nepal. During his stay, he met with high-ranking Nepali officials and focused on strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. A key highlight of the visit was a ceremony on Monday where Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel bestowed upon General Pande the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army. This tradition symbolizes the close relationship and mutual respect between the Indian and Nepali armies. The honorary rank is presented in recognition of Pande’s contribution to fostering defense cooperation. The visit underscores the ongoing commitment to collaborative security efforts in the region and the long-standing friendship between India and Nepal.