गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Breaking ∕ Army Chief Sigdel meets China’s Defence Minister Breaking Army Chief Sigdel meets China’s Defence Minister KathmanduPati September 17, 2026 Kathmandu [Nepal], September 17 – Chief of the Nepali Army, General Ashok Raj Sigdel met Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun in Beijing on Thursday during his visit to China. According to the Nepali Army the two sides discussed various matters of mutual interest as well as issues concerning Nepal-China military relations. During his China visit, General Sigdel also inspected China’s National Defense University (NDU) where he received a briefing on the university’s activities and academic programmes. He also attended the opening session of the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum. Sigdel’s visit is focused on high-level discussions and cooperation related to Nepal-China military relations and mutual assistance. The visit comes as the two sides continue engagement on military cooperation and matters of shared interest. The meetings and activities in Beijing form part of Sigdel’s official China visit, his first visit to the country since becoming army chief. Write your comments RELATED NEWS WHO Regional Director seeks support for top post UN Resident Coordinator meets Foreign Minister 606 foreign tourists still missing after Bhotekoshi floods Finance Ministers Wagle, Sitharaman hold talks in Delhi Government spends Rs 200 billion in just two months Nepal seeks stronger climate diplomacy after floods Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0
