The visit aims to affirm and elevate the country’s position and prestige, continuously promote social consensus on Viet Nam’s foreign policy, and help consolidate the people’s trust in the Party, the State, and the national renewal cause.
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National flags of Viet Nam and Denmark (Photo: daibieunhandan.vn) |
Situated on the Scandinavian peninsula in Northern Europe, Denmark holds a particularly important position, connecting Scandinavia with mainland Europe and the Baltic Sea with the Atlantic Ocean. This strategic geographical location has helped Denmark foster comprehensive cultural, political, economic, and social development. This beautiful kingdom is not only famous for Andersen’s fairy tales but is also a highly developed nation with a world-leading per capita income and an advanced welfare system. and an advanced welfare system. Surrounded by over 7,000 kilometers of coastline, the country has made maritime transport a crucial pillar of its economy. The Nordic nation leads in green transition, renewable energy, and the circular economy. Its spearhead economic sectors are pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences; renewable energy and green technology; and services, finance, tourism, and the creative economy.
Denmark was one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic relations with Viet Nam and hosted a strong people’s movement supporting the Vietnamese nation’s struggle for independence and reunification. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (1971-2026). Over the past half-century, the two sides have cultivated a solid cooperation foundation through various frameworks: a strategic partnership in climate change, energy, environment, and green growth (November 2011); a comprehensive partnership (September 2013); and a green strategic partnership (November 2023).
The two sides have effectively maintained high-level delegation exchanges and implemented numerous cooperation programs in strategic areas. Denmark considers Viet Nam an important partner, the most dynamic economy in Southeast Asia, and a key investment destination for Danish enterprises in the region. In 2025, bilateral trade turnover recorded positive growth, reaching USD 720.96 million. As of December 2025, Denmark had 174 valid projects with a total registered capital of USD 2.02 billion, ranking 21st out of 153 countries and territories investing in Viet Nam. Typical projects are a Lego Group toy manufacturing plant worth over USD 1 billion, the Lien Chieu container port construction project with a total investment of USD 1.7 billion, and the Cai Mep international port project. Viet Nam has one investment project in Denmark with a registered capital of nearly USD 235,000.
The two sides cooperate closely and support each other at the United Nations and multilateral forums such as ASEAN - E.U. and the Asia - Europe Meeting (ASEM). Industrial cooperation between the two countries focuses on green technology, sustainable manufacturing, energy saving, and low-carbon value chain development. The two sides also promote cooperation in processing and manufacturing, supporting industries, environmental technology, and energy efficiency in industrial production. Energy cooperation remains a prominent and substantive field, centering on offshore wind power, power system planning, energy security, and green energy transition. Denmark is also among the first European countries to provide official development assistance (ODA) to Viet Nam and ranks among the top providers of non-refundable ODA.
Viet Nam attaches special importance to the foundation of the 55-year friendship between the two countries. The current visit by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam is expected to create a breakthrough and elevate bilateral ties to match the strategic cooperation level in the new development era, making the collaboration with Denmark a typical model of cooperation between Viet Nam and a Nordic partner.
Translated by Minh Anh