Indian Army chief in Nepal to boost ties

NEW DELHI, Nov 05 (AP): Indian Army chief General MM Naravane is on a three-day tour of Nepal, a visit aimed at reviving the strained ties between the neighbouring nations.

General Naravane's visit to the Himalayan nation comes in the wake of an official invitation from Nepalese Army chief General Purna Chandra Thapa. The top Indian general is accompanied by his wife Veena Naravane, also the chairperson of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA).

"The Nepali Army believes that exchange of such high-level visits and continuation of tradition helps in strengthening relations between the two armies, contributing to enhancing the relationship between the two countries.