New Delhi: Nepal's envoy to India Shankar Prasad Sharma has appreciated the relationship between the armies of the two countries on the 260th Nepali Army Day celebration here.

Speaking to ANI, the envoy highlighted the relationship between the two armies that started from the very beginning of the establishment of its army.

“This is the 260th Army day of Nepal. Nepal army is the oldest army in South Asia. We are very proud of it and they are also serving in the Indian Army. Nepal-India army relations started long time ago from very beginning of the establishment of the Nepali army. Many of these people are trained in India”, said the envoy.

Further speaking about the support given by Indian Army, the envoy stressed on the historical relationship that he believes will be strengthened over the years to come.

“Logistics, medical supply, vaccines have been provided by the Indian army and then we have seen the historical relationship between our countries specially talking about the Army relationship and we hope that it will be further strengthened over the years”, he added.