Nepal–Norway relations

Nepal–Norway relations
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]

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State visits

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

In 2009, Prime Minister Prachanda visited Norway. [3]

Norwegian aid

Norway's aid to Nepal was around 2 million NOK in 2008. Norwegian aid prioritizes education, good governance and energy.[citation needed]

Embassy bombing

In May 2008, a small bomb exploded outside the Norwegian embassy in Kathmandu. No one was injured. [4] [5]

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