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. 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 Leave a comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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 Nepal Foreign Minister heads delegation to COP31 in Türkiye Trump appoints immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as White House chief Bollywood’s Ramayana earns $12 million despite second-day decline PM highlights festivals’ message of human-animal co-existence South Africa’s ANC faces major losses in local elections Nepal expects 1,700 MW peak power demand during Laxmi puja 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 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
