List of state visits made by Birendra of Nepal

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.^[3]

Asia

China

In December 1973, a state visit to Peking was made.^[4] In March 2000, Birendra met Premier Zhu in China. The following year in 2001 Premier Zhu visited Nepal and met Birendra.^[5]

India

In 1977 Birendra met with Indian Prime Minister Morarji Desai, and other ministers.^[6] He also visited India in 1999.^[7]

Japan

In 1978, Birendra and Aishwarya went to Japan for a state visit.^[8]^[9]

Saudi Arabia

In 1999, Birendra and Aishwarya visited Saudi Arabia.^[3]

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. ^[10] ^[11]

Denmark

In October 1989, Birendra and Aishwarya made a state visit to Denmark. While returning they made an unofficial visit to France.^[3]

Germany

In 1986, Birendra and Aishwarya made a state visit to Germany. They also went to Salzburg, Austria unofficially on the same trip.^[3] Between 25–30 November 1996, the German President Roman Herzog paid a state visit to Nepal on the invitation of Birendra.^[3]

Russia/USSR

In 1976, Birendra went on a state visit to USSR.^[3]

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]^[13]

References

^ "Nepal- Egypt Relations - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal MOFA". Retrieved 8 February 2022.
^ "Nepal - Visits by Foreign Leaders - Department History - Office of the Historian". Retrieved 8 February 2022.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Nepal Foreign Policy and Government guide.
^ Sharma, Jagadish P. (1974). "Nepal in 1973". Asian Survey. 14 (2): 143–147. doi:10.2307/2643087. ISSN 0004-4687. JSTOR 2643087. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
^ "King Birendra of Nepal Met with Premier Zhu Rongji(16/05/2001)". Retrieved 8 February 2022.
^ "King Birendra terms his Delhi visit 'very pleasant'". India Today. 15 June 1977. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
^ Joshi, Manoj (1 February 1999). "King Birendra's second India visit after 1988-89 crisis to cement Indo-Nepal ties". India Today. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
^ "History of Japan - Nepal Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
^ "Emperor Akihito Connected To Nepal". SpotlightNepal. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
^ State visit of King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya of Nepal to the UK, 18-21 November 1980. 1 December 1980.
^ "PREM19/551: Nepal (Visits to UK by King Birendra of Nepal, September 1979 and November 1980: calls on the Prime Minister) | Margaret Thatcher Foundation" (PDF). Retrieved 8 February 2022.
^ "ParlInfo - King Birendra of Nepal to make a state visit to Australia". Retrieved 8 February 2022.
^ Bikram et al. - Embargoed Until Delivery (PDF), retrieved 8 February 2022

[1] "Nepal- Egypt Relations - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal MOFA". Retrieved 8 February 2022.

[2] "Nepal - Visits by Foreign Leaders - Department History - Office of the Historian". Retrieved 8 February 2022.

[NF01-3] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Nepal Foreign Policy and Government guide.

[4] Sharma, Jagadish P. (1974). "Nepal in 1973". Asian Survey. 14 (2): 143–147. doi:10.2307/2643087. ISSN 0004-4687. JSTOR 2643087. Retrieved 8 February 2022.

[5] "King Birendra of Nepal Met with Premier Zhu Rongji(16/05/2001)". Retrieved 8 February 2022.

[6] "King Birendra terms his Delhi visit 'very pleasant'". India Today. 15 June 1977. Retrieved 8 February 2022.

[7] Joshi, Manoj (1 February 1999). "King Birendra's second India visit after 1988-89 crisis to cement Indo-Nepal ties". India Today. Retrieved 8 February 2022.

[8] "History of Japan - Nepal Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Retrieved 8 February 2022.

[9] "Emperor Akihito Connected To Nepal". SpotlightNepal. Retrieved 8 February 2022.

[10] State visit of King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya of Nepal to the UK, 18-21 November 1980. 1 December 1980.

[11] "PREM19/551: Nepal (Visits to UK by King Birendra of Nepal, September 1979 and November 1980: calls on the Prime Minister) | Margaret Thatcher Foundation" (PDF). Retrieved 8 February 2022.

[12] "ParlInfo - King Birendra of Nepal to make a state visit to Australia". Retrieved 8 February 2022.

[13] Bikram et al. - Embargoed Until Delivery (PDF), retrieved 8 February 2022

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