Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Nepal Army Chief Sigdel Begins Week-Long China Visit
Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel has gone to China for an official visit.
The visit is scheduled to last from September 13 to September 19.
He was invited by the Chinese government.
Sigdel will attend a major meeting about international security and defence.
The meeting is called the Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
He may also speak at the forum and meet Chinese military officials.
The two sides are expected to discuss future cooperation, including a joint military exercise.
While Sigdel is away, Pradeep Jung KC will lead the Nepal Army as acting chief.
Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel left for Beijing on September 13 for a week-long official visit to China.
Sigdel was invited by the Chinese government and is scheduled to remain in China through September 19.
He will attend and is expected to address the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum from September 15 to 17.
Sigdel is expected to meet senior Chinese military officials to discuss future military cooperation.
Pradeep Jung KC will serve as acting Nepal Army chief during Sigdel’s absence.
- Who
- Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel, with Pradeep Jung KC serving as acting chief during his absence.
- What
- Sigdel is making an official visit to China and attending the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
- When
- September 13 to 19; the forum is scheduled for September 15 to 17.
- Where
- Beijing, China, including the Beijing International Convention Centre.
- Why
- The visit is intended to strengthen Nepal-China military ties and support Nepal’s foreign policy through military diplomacy.
- Visitor
- Ashok Raj Sigdel, Nepal Army chief
- Destination
- Beijing, China
- Visit dates
- September 13–19
- Forum
- 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum
- Forum dates
- September 15–17
- Forum theme
- “Build Consensus on Stability, Advance Security Governance Together”
- Acting army chief
- Pradeep Jung KC