Nepal army chief embarks on three-day visit to Pakistan

The Nepalese army said the visit of its chief to Pakistan will help foster bilateral relations and mutual benefit and harmonious relations between the two countries.

world Updated: May 14, 2018 22:19 IST

Pakistan and Nepal had agreed to enhance cooperation in economy, culture and defence during Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s (pictured) visit to Kathmandu in March.(Reuters)

Nepal army chief General Rajendra Chhetri on Monday embarked on a three-day visit to Pakistan to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries.

Chhetri is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Pakistan’s chairman of joint chiefs of staff committee General Zubair Hayat.

The Nepalese army, in a statement, said such high-level visits of army leaders will help foster the bilateral relations and mutual benefit and harmonious relations between the two countries.

Pakistan and Nepal had agreed to enhance cooperation in the key areas of economy, culture and defence during Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s visit to Kathmandu in March.