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List of state visits made by Birendra of Nepal

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

Africa

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Egypt

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

America

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United States

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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

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In 1979, Birendra and Aishwarya made an official visit to Havana, Cuba to participate in 6th summit of Non Alliance Movement.[3]

Asia

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China

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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

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Birendra with Rajiv Gandhi

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

Japan

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

Saudi Arabia

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

Europe

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United Kingdom

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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

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

Germany

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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

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

Oceania

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Australia

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Birendra visiting Brisbane during his state visit to Australia in 1988

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

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  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.
  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