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Press Release on Indian Army Day

Posted on: January 25, 2021

On the occasion of the 73^rd Indian Army Day, the Embassy of India in Nepal organised a function on 20 January 2021. Prasiddha Prabal Janasewa Shree General Purna Chandra Thapa, Chief of Army Staff Nepali Army and Honorary General of Indian Army, was the Chief Guest. At the event HE Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra, the Ambassador of India to Nepal spoke about the historical ties between Indian Army and the Nepali Army that bind the two countries in a deep bond of fraternal ties. He also expressed gratitude for the selfless service and sacrifice of Gorkha soldiers in Indian Army. He reiterated India’s commitment to serve the Indian Army pensioners and their families residing in Nepal. Prasiddha Prabal Janasewa Shree General Purna Chandra Thapa conveyed his greetings to General MM Naravane, COAS Indian Army and Honorary General of the Nepali Army, on the occasion of the Indian Army Day. He recognized the gallantry, courage & sacrifices of the Indian Army and appreciated its support in the modernisation of the Nepali Army. On this occasion, gallantry award winning gorkha soldiers of the Indian Army were also felicitated by General Thapa.

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