Denmark–Nepal relations explained
Denmark–Nepal relations are foreign relations between Denmark and Nepal. Denmark 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.
Aid
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 various projects.[4]
It gave 200 million DKK for 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 has 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
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Embassy closure does not mean stopping support to Nepal. 2020-08-26. 2020-11-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130023722/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/embassy-closure-does-not-mean-stopping-support-to-nepal/. live.
- Web site: Danish Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. 1 November 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101118073712/http://www.ambkathmandu.um.dk/en/. 18 November 2010. dead.
- Web site: Nepalese Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal. 1 November 2010. 30 March 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100330001540/http://www.nepalembassydenmark.org/. live.
- http://www.nepalembassydenmark.org/bilaterialrelation.html Nepal-Denmark relations
- http://www.esat.org.np/documents/Programmes_Plans/EFA/EFA_GovAgreement.pdf Nepalese-Danish Bilateral Development Co-operation
- http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?menu=c10400&no=319072&rel_no=1 Danish Development Minister Visits Nepal
- http://www.ambkathmandu.um.dk/en/menu/DevelopmentCooperation/Education/ Education Cooperation
- Web site: Rural Energy and Environmental . 2010-11-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110719134621/http://www.ambkathmandu.um.dk/en/menu/DevelopmentCooperation/RuralEnergyandEnvironment . 2011-07-19 . dead .
- http://cndenmark.com Children Nepal Denmark
- Web site: Trade between Denmark and Nepal . 2010-11-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101115061151/http://www.ambkathmandu.um.dk/en/menu/Trade/ . 2010-11-15 . dead .