Army Chief, Gen V.K. Singh, today met the Nepal President, Mr Ram Baran Yadav, and wished peace and prosperity for his country.
Gen Singh, who is in Nepal to attend the three-day Regional Seminar on Natural Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, called on the President at the Rastrapati Bhawan in the Capital.
Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Mr Jayant Prasad, was also present at the meeting.
On the occasion, Mr Yadav shed light on the age-old friendly ties between Nepal and India.
Mr Singh is also scheduled to meet the Prime Minister, Mr Baburam Bhattarai, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Mr BIjaya Kumar Gachhadar.
Yesterday, the Indian Army Chief held bilateral talks with his Nepalese counterpart, Gen Chatraman Singh Gurung, at the Army Headquarters.
He is scheduled to return to Delhi on Friday.