Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrived on an official visit to Nepal on 20 November 2024.
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army, reflecting the strong ties between the two countries.
The President of Nepal, Ram Chandra Paudel, continued an old tradition that started in 1950 and conferred the honorary rank of "General of Nepal Army" on General Dwivedi on 21 November 2024. This tradition reflects the strong ties between the two armies.