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Nepal–Norway relations

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Nepali-Norwegian relations
Map indicating locations of Norway and Nepal

Norway

Nepal

Nepal–Norway relations are bilateral relations between Nepal and Norway. Diplomatic relations were established on 26 January 1973. Norway established an embassy in Kathmandu in 2000.[1] Nepal has a non-resident ambassador in Copenhagen.

State visits

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In 2008, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim visited Nepal.[2] In 2009, the Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda visited Norway.[3]

Norwegian aid

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Norway's aid to Nepal was around 32 million USD in 2017. Norwegian aid prioritizes education, good governance and energy.[4]

Embassy bombing

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In May 2008, a small bomb exploded outside the Norwegian embassy in Kathmandu. No one was injured and there was no claim of responsibility. A spokesperson for the Norwegian foreign ministry said that Norway's support for the peace process in Nepal could have been a motive.[5][6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Norwegian Development Cooperation with Nepal (Norway - the official site in Nepal)". Archived from the original on 2009-09-06. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
  2. ^ "The Norway Post - Nepal?s Prime Minister visits Norway". Archived from the original on 2009-09-05. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
  3. ^ "Nepali PM to leave for Europe _English_Xinhua". News.xinhuanet.com. 2009-03-28. Archived from the original on April 6, 2009. Retrieved 2017-02-28.
  4. ^ "Development Cooperation". Norgesportalen. Retrieved 2019-06-06.
  5. ^ "No-one hurt as bomb rocks Norway embassy in Nepal - The Economic Times". Economictimes.indiatimes.com. 2008-05-17. Retrieved 2017-02-28.
  6. ^ "Nepal travel advice". Archived from the original on 2009-09-04. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
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