BHAKTAPUR: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has lauded Nepal Army for its capability to deal with security challenges and various possible security threats in the country. The Prime Minister expressed this amid a programme organised at the Nepal Military Academy, Kharipati today to confer ranks and insignias on senior and junior officer cadets who passed the military training. PM Oli also stressed the need for increasing NA’s capacity and developing it as a modern army of the 21st century. Stating that NA has been carrying out remarkable activities in protecting national unity and welfare, the Prime Minister said, 'The Nepal Army has always been establishing itself as a professional and disciplined organisation under the constitutional government.' He further praised the security body for its active role in disaster management, nation building, and expanding its relations with the people in its organisational capacity. PM Oli congratulated the 77 officer cadets including two each from Kenya and Maldives on having passed the military training. He also handed awards to the top-scorers of the training session. Those who received the awards include Sanjog Karki, Dhan Hari Rai under junior category, Sangita Adhikari under women category and a Maldivian citizen. The event was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ishwor Pokharel, Governor of State 3 Anuradha Koirala, and high-ranking officials of security bodies.