High-Level National Security Training Commences in Kathmandu

The 'High-Level National Security Training' has begun, jointly organized by the Ministry of Defence and the Nepali Army. The 11th edition of the training commenced on Sunday, according to the Directorate of Public Relations and Information of the Army. Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel inaugurated the training during a ceremony held at the Army Command and Staff College in Shivapuri.

At the inauguration ceremony, Defence Secretary Kedarnath Sharma shed light on the importance and necessity of national security. Secretary Sharma stated that such high-level training helps in understanding the challenges to national security and identifying solutions.

The training, which will run until Chaitra 18, includes 30 trainees from various ministries, constitutional bodies, universities, media, the Nepali Army, Police, Armed Police Force, and the National Investigation Department. Since its inception in 2072 BS, 252 individuals have been trained through this program.

The main objective of the training, as stated by the Army, is to develop a common understanding and perspective among various stakeholders regarding national security.