Since Vietnam and Denmark established their diplomatic ties in 1971 and their comprehensive partnership in 2013, the two countries’ relations have been developing more and more practically and effectively, Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Luong Thanh Nghi has affirmed.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Luong Thanh Nghi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Since Vietnam and Denmark established theirdiplomatic ties in 1971 and their comprehensive partnership in 2013, the twocount🌌ries’ relations have been developing more and more practically andeffectively, Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Luon🌺g Thanh Nghi has affirmed.
Speaking ahead the Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan’s officialvisit to Denmark next week, the diplomat emphasised that in addition tostrengthening traditional cooperative mechanisms in politics, diplomacy,economic-commerce, and environment, the two countries also promote cooperationin potential strategic fields such as energy, green transition, and sustainabledevelopment. Nghi highlighted outstanding results in Vietnam-Denmarkcooperation, including regular delegation exchanges at all levels, especiallyhigh-level ones that show their respect to each other and provide directionsfor specific cooperation contents. On November 1, the Prime Ministers of the two countries heldonline talks and approved a joint declaration on establishing the Vietnam -Denmark Green Strategic Partnership with 10 groups of cooperative fields,which is of significance to Vietnam’s sustainable development and demonstratesthe commitment and determination of the two countries in joining hands to solveclimate change issue - one of the biggest challenges that the world is facing. Previously, the visit to Vietnam by the Crown Prince andPrincess of Denmark in November 2022 focused on the two countries’ cooperationin the energy sector. During the visit, businesses and localities of the twocountries signed 14 Memorandums of Understanding for cooperation in fieldsincluding human resource training, research and development, and supply chainin renewable energy development. Economic - trade - investment cooperation between Vietnam andDenmark over the past 10 years has also developed strongly, achieving veryencouraging results. Their total bilateral trade turnover in the past 10 yearsnearly doubled from 480 million USD in 2013 to nearly 900 million USD in 2022.More Danish investors are interested in finding business opportunities andexpanding business and production in Vietnam.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai (L) joins a LEGO Group leader planting a tree at its factory in the southern province of Binh Duong in September this year. (Photo: VNA)
By the end of December 2022, Denmark had 155 investmentprojects in Vietnam with a total registered capital of more than 1.787 billionUSD, including one to build the first carbon-neutral plant in the worldworth more than 1 billion USD by Lego Group, and a project worth about 160million USD from Pandora using renewable energy expected to create more than6,000 jobs. Notably, almost all Danish large enterprises investing and doingbusiness in Vietnam are actively implementing green transformation andsustainable development, implementing social responsibility according to thecriteria of the Danish Government. Strategic sector cooperation (SSC) between Vietnam andDenmark with focuses on environment, agriculture, health care, education, andstatistics are also being implemented very effectively. Other fields such asscience and technology, justice, people-to-people exchange, and culture alsosee increasingly substantive and effective cooperation. On multilateral cooperation mechanisms, Vietnam and Denmarkregularly support each other at international and regional forums such as theUnited Nations and its organisations, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), ASEAN -EU, Partnering for Green Growth, and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G). Theydemonstrate high political trust between the two countries, showing thatDenmark values and has a positive assessment of Vietnam's foreign policyregarding international and regional issues, the ambassador said. Regarding the coming Denmark visit by Vice PresidentXuan, Nghi said that in the context of the current positive developments in the Vietnam - Denmark relations, the visit is of significance, especially at a time when the two countries are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the establishment of their comprehensive partnershipand soon after their Green Strategic Partnership. Firstly, the visit continues to affirm the closeness, trust,and mutual understanding between the leaders and peoples of the two countries,contributing to consolidating and deepening the Vietnam – Denmark relationswhich are built not only on the interests of the two countries, but alsoon the friendship between the two peoples. Secondly, the visit is taking place less than a month afterthe Prime Ministers of the two countries approved a joint statement onestablishing the Vietnam - Denmark Green Strategic Partnership, showing theirdetermination to effectively implement the leaders’ commitment to promote cooperationin green transformation and sustainable development. And Thirdly, as the Vice President plans to meet representativesfrom leading Danish businesses, Vietnamcontinues affirming its commitment to creating a stable and favourableenvironment for foreign enterprises, including Danish ones, the ambassadorsaid./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark organised a “Xuan Que Huong” (Homeland Spring) programme on January 15 with the participation of more than 200 overseas Vietnamese, representatives of the Denmark-Vietnam Friendship Association and Danish friends as Tet (Lunar New Year), the biggest traditional festival for Vietnamese, is nearing.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai has suggested boosting cooperation with Denmark in energy transition and restructuring industries towards high-added value, green and sustainable development.
One decade after their comprehensive partnership was set up (September 19, 2013-2023), Vietnam and Denmark have enjoyed extensive, substantive and effective cooperation, Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Luong Thanh Nghi has told the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam and Denmark announced the establishment of a Green Strategic Partnership following the online talks between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen on November 1 evening.
The recent establishment of the Green Strategic Partnership (GSP) between Vietnam and Denmark has opened up a new chapter in their 52-year relationship while demonstrating commitment and determination of the two countries to handling challenges such as climate change and environmental degradation, Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Luong Thanh Nghi has said.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
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NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Luong Thanh Nghi. (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai (L) joins a LEGO Group leader planting a tree at its factory in the southern province of Binh Duong in September this year. (Photo: VNA) 
