♦ Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army General Upendra Dwivedi was honoured with the rank of Honorary General of the Nepal Army on 21 November 2024.

♦ President Ramchandra Paudel conferred upon Dwivedi the rank of Honorary General of the Nepal Army during a special ceremony at President House, Sheetal Niwas. 

♦ The Indian Army said, this practice reflects the mutual respect and enduring friendship between the two countries, particularly in the realms of military cooperation, defence collaboration, and shared strategic interests.

♦ Every three years, the Chief of the Indian Army is made an Honorary General of the Nepali Army, and vice versa.

♦ Both armies share similar values and a commitment to regional security, making this gesture of honour a reflection of their unity and shared purpose.