Denmark–Nepal relations

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Denmark-Nepal relations
Map indicating locations of Denmark and Nepal

Denmark
Nepal

Denmark–Nepal relations are foreign relations between Denmark and Nepal. Denmark has had an embassy in Kathmandu from 1992 to 2017 and since then an Honorary Consulate.[1] Nepal has had an embassy in Copenhagen since 2007.[2][3] Nepal and Denmark established diplomatic relations on 15 December 1967.[4]

Aid[]

Embassy of Nepal in Copenhagen

Denmark has given aid to Nepal since 1990.[4] In 1973, 20 million DKK was given to Nepal for the economic cooperation. In 1997, Denmark agreed to provide assistance of 644 million DKK to projects.[4]

200 million DKK was given to the education cooperation in 2003.[5] In 2006, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation Ulla Tørnæs visited Nepal.[6] Denmark assisted with 70 million DKK again for education in 2009.[7] Denmark have for 20 years assisted Nepalese families with electricity and renewable energy.[8]

Children Nepal Denmark[]

Children Nepal Denmark was established in October 2001. When Peer Ortvalds visited Nepal in 1999, he was inspired by Children Nepal Denmark's achievements. Peer Ortvald decided that he would continue to help disadvantaged children in Nepal after his return to Denmark.[9]

Trade[]

Denmark exports food and machinery to Nepal, while Nepal exports pashminas to Denmark.[10]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Embassy closure does not mean stopping support to Nepal". Archived from the original on 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  2. ^ "Danish Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Archived from the original on 18 November 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
  3. ^ "Nepalese Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal. Archived from the original on 30 March 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
  4. ^ a b c Nepal-Denmark relations Archived 2010-04-26 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Nepalese-Danish Bilateral Development Co-operation[permanent dead link] Education Sector Advisory Team
  6. ^ Danish Development Minister Visits Nepal Archived 2012-03-14 at the Wayback Machine Oh My News International
  7. ^ Education Cooperation Archived 2010-04-20 at the Wayback Machine Foreign Affairs of Denmark
  8. ^ "Rural Energy and Environmental". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
  9. ^ Children Nepal Denmark Archived 2011-02-08 at the Wayback Machine Children Nepal Denmark (in Danish)
  10. ^ "Trade between Denmark and Nepal". Archived from the original on 2010-11-15. Retrieved 2010-11-01.

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