List of official overseas trips 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
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 the 6th Summit of the Non-Aligned 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]