Nepal army chief General Rajendra Chhetri was yesterday conferred the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army by President Pranab Mukherjee at a special ceremony in New Delhi.
The honorary rank on General Chhetri was conferred at a special investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan for his “commendable military prowess and immeasurable contribution to fostering Nepal’s long and friendly association with India”.
According to a Rashtrapati Bhavan release, the citation read out on the occasion said General Rajendra Chhetri’s selfless service, sincere devotion and commitment to excellence were in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect distinct credit upon himself and the Nepal army.
“Throughout his exemplary career, General Chhetri has demonstrated dynamic leadership and outstanding professionalism,” the citation said.
It said General Chhetri contributed to promotion of the existing bonds of friendship, based on goodwill and mutual understanding, between the Indian and Nepal armies as well as other armies of the world.
“In recognition of his commendable military prowess and immeasurable contribution to further fostering the long and friendly association with India, the President of India is pleased to confer the honorary rank of General of the Indian army on General Rajendra Chhetri,” the citation said.