Nepal-New Zealand

Nepal and New Zealand established diplomatic relations on May 1, 1961, making New Zealand the 29th country to establish bilateral ties with Nepal. The historic ascent of Mt Everest in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay was a key moment connecting Nepal and New Zealand. Since then, they have collaborated in international forums, especially in areas like sustainable development and peacekeeping. The New Zealand Government makes annual contributions to the Himalayan Trust in Nepal.

Nepal and New Zealand continue their partnership through the desire to understand each other’s culture.