France–Nepal relations

France–Nepal relations are diplomatic relations between France and Nepal.[1]

French-Nepal relations
Map indicating locations of France and Nepal

France

Nepal
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of France, KathmanduEmbassy of Nepal, Paris
Envoy
French Ambassador to Nepal Gilles BourbaoNepalese Ambassador to France Dipak Adhikari

France–Nepal relations were officially established on 20 April 1949.[2][3]

Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana in Paris, 1850

Nowadays there are tens of thousands of Nepali citizens that have immigrated to and reside in France, mostly in the Paris Ile-de-France region and Marseille. In addition, there hundreds of Nepali men serve in the ranks of the French Foreign Legion.

References

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  1. ^ K.C., Reeti. "Nepal-France ties in photos". Nepali Times. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  2. ^ "5 Facts About Nepal's UN Membership". The Diplomat. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Nepal and France have a long lasting and historical relationship". SpotlightNepal. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
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