Nepal-Spain Relations

Nepal-Spain Relations

Political Relations

Nepal and the Kingdom of Spain established diplomatic relations on 13 May 1968. The relations between the two countries are based on friendship, cordiality and mutual respect. Nepal opened its embassy in Madrid in January 2018. The Embassy of Spain in New Delhi is concurrently accredited to Nepal. Spain has its Honorary Consulate in Kathmandu.

High Level Visits/ Meetings

Nepal and Spain relations have been further strengthened through the exchange of high-level visits. The visits from Nepal include the visit of the Head of State, Head of Government, Ministers and parliamentarians.

The recent visit was from Prime Minister Mr. K P Sharma Oli in 2025 to participate in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development. Other high-level visits in the past include the visit of Prime Minister Mr. Puspa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda' in 2016 and King Birendra in 1983.

Development/Humanitarian Cooperation

Spain, as a member of EU, channels its development assistance to Nepal through EU. Following Nepal’s mega earthquake in 2015, Spain made an important contribution in sponsoring and leading adoption of a Resolution centered on assisting Nepal in relief and reconstruction efforts. Spain also provided humanitarian assistance to Nepal during COVID-19 pandemic.

Trade

The trade volume between Nepal and Spain is growing in recent years and balance of trade has remained in favor of Spain. Nepal’s exports mainly constitute leather goods, woolen carpets, handicrafts, garments, Nepali paper and paper products and imports from Spain primarily include chemicals, synthetic, woolen and polyester blanket, electrical goods, kitchen equipment etc. The following table reflects the trend of export/import between the two countries.

(Value 000 in Nepali Rupees)

 Tourism and People-to-People ties

The bilateral relationship between Nepal and Spain has been further strengthened by growing people to people contacts. Every year, Nepal welcomes over 12,000 Spanish tourists. Arrival of tourists from Spain is shown below:

An estimated 9,000 Nepalis presently live in Spain. 

Europe Division

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

As of March 2026