General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Indian Army, returned to India today after a successful five-day official visit to Nepal. The visit, which exceeded all stated objectives, further solidified the robust defence cooperation, cultural ties, and mutual respect between the two nations. It underscored the shared commitment of the Indian and Nepali Armies to fostering peace, security, and partnership in the region, the Ministry of Defence said in a release on Sunday.