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CoAS Sharma completes a year at helm of Nepali Army

Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) Prabhu Ram Sharma has completed a year in office today.

At an event organized in the Army headquarters today to mark this occasion, the CoAS Sharma directed army personnel to be always prepared for the protection and promotion of the nation.

“Army personnel will fulfill their constitutional responsibilities excellently while analyzing and carrying out a micro study of present developing international, regional, and national security,” he said.

The Army chief was addressing the program virtually. Talking about achievements the Army has made in the last one year, he said construction of the national pride Kathmandu- Madhesh fast-track had speeded up.

He also presented the Army’s goals, a course of action, and priority areas for the coming time. The institution’s selfless service and professionalism, be it during crises and natural disasters within the country, and during peacekeeping, have been praised at national and international levels, he asserted.

Nepali Army is the major security agency of the country. So, the Army chief directed army personnel to fulfill their responsibility while maintaining military discipline, transparency, and traits, and preserving its norms and values, said the Army spokesperson Narayan Silwal, quoting CoAS Sharma.

He also directed them to show their professionalism during the Nov 20 House of Representatives and State Assembly elections by providing security and helping transport ballot boxes from rural and ‘sensitive’ areas, he added.