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[[Nepal]] and [[Denmark]] established diplomatic relations on 15 December [[1967]]. Denmark opened its embassy in [[Kathmandu]] in April 1992. Nepal has a embassy in [[Copenhagen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ambkathmandu.um.dk/en/|title=Danish Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark|accessdate=1 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nepalembassydenmark.org/|title=Nepalese Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal|accessdate=1 November 2010}}</ref>
'''Denmark–Nepal relations''' are foreign relations between [[Denmark]] and [[Nepal]]. Denmark has an embassy in [[Kathmandu]] since 1992. Nepal has a embassy in [[Copenhagen]] since 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ambkathmandu.um.dk/en/|title=Danish Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark|accessdate=1 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nepalembassydenmark.org/|title=Nepalese Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal|accessdate=1 November 2010}}</ref> Nepal and Denmark established diplomatic relations on 15 December [[1967]].<ref name="relations"/>


== History ==
==History==
Nepal and Denmark established diplomatic relations on 15 December [[1967]]. Denmark opened its residential embassy in Kathmandu in April [[1992]], and Nepal established a residential embassy in Denmark in [[2007]]. In 1990, Denmark included Nepal in the list of its 20 aid-receiving countries. Since then bilateral annual aid negotiations are held every year in Kathmandu.<ref name="relations">[http://www.nepalembassydenmark.org/bilaterialrelation.html Nepal-Denmark relations]</ref> 200 million DKK was given to an [[education]] cooperation.<ref>[http://www.esat.org.np/documents/Programmes_Plans/EFA/EFA_GovAgreement.pdf Nepalese-Danish Bilateral Development Co-operation] Education Sector Advisory Team</ref>
Denmark has given aid to Nepal since 1990.<ref name="relations">[http://www.nepalembassydenmark.org/bilaterialrelation.html Nepal-Denmark relations]</ref> In 1973, 20 million DKK was assisted for the Economic cooperation. From 1997, Denmark has agreed to provide assistance of 644 million DKK to various development projects.<ref name="relations"/>


In 2006, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation [[Ulla Tørnæs]] visited Nepal, to discuss the ongoing peace process and other bilateral issues.<ref>[http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?menu=c10400&no=319072&rel_no=1 Danish Development Minister Visits Nepal] Oh My News International</ref>
200 million DKK was given to the education cooperation in 2003.<ref>[http://www.esat.org.np/documents/Programmes_Plans/EFA/EFA_GovAgreement.pdf Nepalese-Danish Bilateral Development Co-operation] Education Sector Advisory Team</ref> In 2006, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation [[Ulla Tørnæs]] visited Nepal.<ref>[http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?menu=c10400&no=319072&rel_no=1 Danish Development Minister Visits Nepal] Oh My News International</ref> Denmark assisted with 70 million DKK again for education in 2009.<ref>[http://www.ambkathmandu.um.dk/en/menu/DevelopmentCooperation/Education/ Education Cooperation] Foreign Affairs of Denmark</ref> Denmark have for 20 years assisted Nepalese families with electricity and renewable energy.<ref>[http://www.ambkathmandu.um.dk/en/menu/DevelopmentCooperation/RuralEnergyandEnvironment Rural Energy and Environmental]</ref>

==Cooperation==
Economic cooperation between Nepal and Denmark was initiated in 1973 with a loan assistance of 20.00 million [[DKr]]. In 1980 Denmark converted all out standing loan amount into grant. For a five-year period starting 1997, Denmark has agreed to provide a grant assistance of 644 million DK to implement various development projects identified by both sides.<ref name="relations"/>

Denmark assisted with 70 million DKK for education in 2009.<ref>[http://www.ambkathmandu.um.dk/en/menu/DevelopmentCooperation/Education/ Education Cooperation] Foreign Affairs of Denmark</ref>

Denmark have for 20 years assisted Nepalese families with [[electricity]] and [[renewable energy]].<ref>[http://www.ambkathmandu.um.dk/en/menu/DevelopmentCooperation/RuralEnergyandEnvironment Rural Energy and Environmental]</ref>


==Children Nepal Denmark==
==Children Nepal Denmark==
Children Nepal Denmark was established in October 2001. The creation was a result of chairman, [[Peer Ortvalds]], visits the childrens in Nepal in 1999. Inspired by Children Nepal Denmarks [[methodology]], [[ideology]] and achievements, Peer Ortvald decided that he would continue to help with disadvantaged children in Nepal since his return to Denmark.<ref>[http://cndenmark.com Children Nepal Denmark] Children Nepal Denmark</ref>
Children Nepal Denmark was established in October 2001. The creation was a result of [[Peer Ortvalds]], visit to Nepal in 1999. Inspired by Children Nepal Denmarks methodology, ideology and achievements, Peer Ortvald decided that he would continue to help with disadvantaged children in Nepal since his return to Denmark.<ref>[http://cndenmark.com Children Nepal Denmark] Children Nepal Denmark {{da}}</ref>


== Trade ==
== Trade ==
Trade between Denmark and Nepal is very small at about [[US$]]2 million per year. Denmarks export to Nepal include food and machinery. Nepal exports to Denmark include [[pashmina]]s and handicrafts.<ref>[http://www.ambkathmandu.um.dk/en/menu/Trade Trade between Denmark and Nepal]</ref>
Trade between Denmark and Nepal is about $2 million per year. Denmarks export to Nepal include food and machinery. Nepal export to Denmark include [[pashmina]]s and handicrafts.<ref>[http://www.ambkathmandu.um.dk/en/menu/Trade Trade between Denmark and Nepal]</ref>

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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.danidadevforum.um.dk/NR/rdonlyres/F9AAFAD6-9D16-46E4-A277-7725B6A7A63A/0/Nepal.pdf Danish development cooperation with Nepal]
* [http://www.danidadevforum.um.dk/NR/rdonlyres/F9AAFAD6-9D16-46E4-A277-7725B6A7A63A/0/Nepal.pdf Danish development cooperation with Nepal]
* [http://www.dccd.dk/dccd/cku.nsf/images/kulturstrat/$file/culture.strategy.nepal.final.pdf Danish Cultural Strategy for Nepal]
* [http://www.dccd.dk/dccd/cku.nsf/images/kulturstrat/$file/culture.strategy.nepal.final.pdf Danish Cultural Strategy for Nepal]

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Denmark-Nepal relations
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Denmark–Nepal relations are foreign relations between Denmark and Nepal. Denmark has an embassy in Kathmandu since 1992. Nepal has a embassy in Copenhagen since 2007.[1][2] Nepal and Denmark established diplomatic relations on 15 December 1967.[3]

History

Denmark has given aid to Nepal since 1990.[3] In 1973, 20 million DKK was assisted for the Economic cooperation. From 1997, Denmark has agreed to provide assistance of 644 million DKK to various development projects.[3]

200 million DKK was given to the education cooperation in 2003.[4] In 2006, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation Ulla Tørnæs visited Nepal.[5] Denmark assisted with 70 million DKK again for education in 2009.[6] Denmark have for 20 years assisted Nepalese families with electricity and renewable energy.[7]

Children Nepal Denmark

Children Nepal Denmark was established in October 2001. The creation was a result of Peer Ortvalds, visit to Nepal in 1999. Inspired by Children Nepal Denmarks methodology, ideology and achievements, Peer Ortvald decided that he would continue to help with disadvantaged children in Nepal since his return to Denmark.[8]

Trade

Trade between Denmark and Nepal is about $2 million per year. Denmarks export to Nepal include food and machinery. Nepal export to Denmark include pashminas and handicrafts.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Danish Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
  2. ^ "Nepalese Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
  3. ^ a b c Nepal-Denmark relations
  4. ^ Nepalese-Danish Bilateral Development Co-operation Education Sector Advisory Team
  5. ^ Danish Development Minister Visits Nepal Oh My News International
  6. ^ Education Cooperation Foreign Affairs of Denmark
  7. ^ Rural Energy and Environmental
  8. ^ Children Nepal Denmark Children Nepal Denmark Template:Da
  9. ^ Trade between Denmark and Nepal
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