List of state visits made by Birendra explained

This is list of state visits by King Birendra of Nepal (28 December 1945 – 1 June 2001) during his reign.

Africa

Egypt

Birendra and his wife Aishwarya paid a state visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Anwar El Sadat in February 1981.[1]

America

United States

Birendra visited the USA between 10 and 13 December 1983. He also travelled to Orlando, Dallas, New York City, and Boston. In the same trip, he had a private visit to Atlanta, San Francisco, and Honolulu.[2]

Cuba

In 1979, Birendra and Aishwarya made an official visit to Havana, Cuba to participate in 6th summit of Non Alliance Movement.

Asia

China

In December 1973, a state visit to Peking was made.[3] In March 2000, Birendra met Premier Zhu in China. The following year in 2001 Premier Zhu visited Nepal and met Birendra.[4]

India

In 1977 Birendra met with Indian Prime Minister Morarji Desai, and other ministers.[5] He also visited India in 1999.[6]

Japan

In 1978, Birendra and Aishwarya went to Japan for a state visit.[7] [8]

Saudi Arabia

In 1999, Birendra and Aishwarya visited Saudi Arabia.

Europe

United Kingdom

Birendra and Aishwarya had a state visit to the United Kingdom on 18–21 November 1980. The Queen of the United Kingdom organized and hosted a state banquet.[9] [10]

Denmark

In October 1989, Birendra and Aishwarya made a state visit to Denmark. While returning they made an unofficial visit to France.[11]

Germany

In 1986, Birendra and Aishwarya made a state visit to Germany. They also went to Salzburg, Austria unofficially on the same trip.[11] Between 25–30 November 1996, the German President Roman Herzog paid a state visit to Nepal on the invitation of Birendra.[11]

Russia/USSR

In 1976, Birendra went on a state visit to USSR.[11]

Oceania

Australia

Birendra and Aishwarya made a state visit to Australia on 1–8 September 1985. They were invited by the Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephen and Lady Stephen.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nepal- Egypt Relations - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal MOFA. 2022-02-08.
  2. Web site: Nepal - Visits by Foreign Leaders - Department History - Office of the Historian. 2022-02-08.
  3. 10.2307/2643087. 0004-4687. 14. 2. 143–147. Sharma. Jagadish P.. Nepal in 1973. Asian Survey. 2022-02-08. 1974. 2643087.
  4. Web site: King Birendra of Nepal Met with Premier Zhu Rongji(16/05/2001). 2022-02-08.
  5. Web site: June 15, 1977 . King Birendra terms his Delhi visit 'very pleasant'. India Today. 2022-02-08.
  6. Web site: February 1, 1999. Manoj . Joshi. King Birendra's second India visit after 1988-89 crisis to cement Indo-Nepal ties. India Today. 2022-02-08.
  7. Web site: History of Japan - Nepal Relations. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 2022-02-08.
  8. Web site: Emperor Akihito Connected To Nepal. SpotlightNepal. 2022-02-08.
  9. Book: State visit of King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya of Nepal to the UK, 18-21 November 1980. 1980-12-01.
  10. Web site: PREM19/551: Nepal (Visits to UK by King Birendra of Nepal, September 1979 and November 1980: calls on the Prime Minister) Margaret Thatcher Foundation. 2022-02-08.
  11. Book: Nepal Foreign Policy and Government guide.
  12. Web site: ParlInfo - King Birendra of Nepal to make a state visit to Australia. 2022-02-08.