India, Sept. 14 -- Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel left for Beijing on Sunday on a week-long official visit to China at the invitation of the Chinese Government, during which he will attend the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, according to an official statement. Sigdel is scheduled to be in China from September 13 to 19, the Nepal Army headquarters said in an official statement. The visit is expected to strengthen military ties between Nepal and China and contribute to Nepal's foreign policy through military diplomacy, the army said.Pradeep Jung KC, the Chief of Staff of the Nepal Army, will assume charge as acting chief of the Nepal Army during Sigdel's absence. The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum will be held from September 15 to 17 at the ...