The Tenth Chiefs' Conclave of the Indian Army commenced in New Delhi on February 27, 2026, and will continue until February 28, 2026. The Conclave is attended by former Chiefs of the Army Staff and Honorary Generals of the Indian Army from the Nepali Army. The event symbolises the India-Nepal military relationship. The conclave, starting with a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, will facilitate professional interaction on operational preparedness, capability development, and security challenges. Former Chiefs will visit Army establishments and cultural landmarks. This initiative aims to preserve institutional memory and strengthen professional dialogue. This release was posted on February 27, 2026, at 4:20 PM by PIB Delhi. The Release ID is 2233533, and the visitor counter is 377. The release is also available in Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Army's Tenth Chiefs' Conclave: A conclave attended by former Chiefs of the Army Staff and Honorary Generals of the Indian Army from the Nepali Army.
Ministry of Defence: The ministry responsible for the Indian Army's Tenth Chiefs' Conclave.
New Delhi: Location of the Tenth Chiefs' Conclave.
Nepali Army: The army which sends Honorary Generals to participate in the Conclave
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN ARMY'S TENTH CHIEFS’ CONCLAVE
COMMENCES IN NEW DELHI
Posted On: 27 FEB 2026 4:20PM by PIB Delhi
The Tenth Chiefs’ Conclave commenced in New Delhi today. The event is being conducted from 27 to 28
February 2026. The Conclave is being attended by former Chiefs of the Army Staff and Honorary
Generals of the Indian Army from the Nepali Army.
The participation of Honorary Generals from Nepal reflects a globally unique and landmark military
tradition, symbolising the exceptional and enduring India-Nepal military relationship based on mutual
trust, shared values and a common martial heritage. This distinctive arrangement resonates with India's
civilisational ethos of "Vishwabandhu" and principle of “Neighbourhood First”, underscoring India's
commitment to strong, people-centric ties with its immediate neighbours.
The Conclave provides an important institutional platform for professional interaction between the present
hierarchy and former Chiefs, reinforcing continuity and collective wisdom across generations.
The programme commenced with a wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, followed by
interactions on key issues relating to operational preparedness, capability development and contemporary
security challenges. The former Chiefs will also visit select Army establishments and cultural landmarks
as part of the scheduled engagements.
The Chiefs' Conclave reaffirms the Indian Army's commitment to preserving institutional memory,
strengthening professional dialogue and reinforcing the enduring spirit.***
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