गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Breaking ∕ Nepal Army chief set for first China visit Breaking Nepal Army chief set for first China visit KathmanduPati September 12, 2026 Kathmandu [Nepal], September 12 – Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel is preparing for his first visit to China since assuming command of the Nepali Army, according to military sources. Sigdel is scheduled to visit China for one week from August 29 to September 5, according to the sources. The visit is expected to focus on Nepal-China military relations and areas of defence cooperation, with discussions likely to cover strengthening ties between the two countries’ armed forces. The planned visit comes as Nepal and China continue to expand bilateral cooperation in areas including security, infrastructure and disaster response. Comments 0 Share your view on this story. Please keep it civil and respectful. No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts. Leave a comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Comments appear after moderation.CommentName * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Write your comments RELATED NEWS Rabi tells China-bound RSP team to reassure Beijing Four ministers to join Balen Shah’s India visit US air traffic failure disrupts thousands of flights PM Shah’s India visit to focus on economic gains China’s Xi to chair APEC leaders’ meeting Nepal seeks Chinese backing for Himalayan mechanism Top Headlines PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too3 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief4 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?5 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector 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 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
