Nepal-Poland Relations
Nepal and Portugal established diplomatic relations on 1 September 1976. The Ambassador
of Nepal to the France is concurrently accredited to Portugal. Similarly, Portuguese
Ambassador to India is concurrently accredited to the Kingdom of Nepal. Relations
between the two countries are marked by friendship, cordiality and mutual understanding.
Nepal and Portugal have common perception on matters relating to international
peace, harmony and stability.
Both the countries share common views in many international issues. There have been contacts between the officials of both the countries in the international forums. No official visits to and from Nepal have been taken place.
Nepal's Trade Balance with Portugal:
The balance of trade with Portugal for the last few years has remained favourable for Nepal. The following trade figures reflect the trade transactions of Nepal with Portugal for the last few years.
| Value in '000 Rs. |
| Year |
Export |
Import |
Trade Balance |
| 2000/01 |
38,909,228 |
164,977 |
+ 38,744,251 |
| 2001/02 |
32,340,469 |
1,147,241 |
+ 31,193,228 |
| 2002/03 |
414,679,951 |
130,162 |
+ 414,549,789 |
| 2003/04 |
28,874,165 |
1,600 |
+ 28,872,565 |
The major exports to Portugal are Nepalese paper and paper products, woollen carpets, handicrafts, ready-made garments, and silverware and jewellery. Likewise, Nepal's major items of import from Portugal are corks and stoppers.
Europe America Division
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government of Nepal
Last updated on April 3, 2006
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