During the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction with the strong and growing Comprehensive Partnership and Green Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Denmark. They reaffirmed the commitment to elevating bilateral relationship as the two countries are approaching the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026.

Hansen congratulated Vietnam on the successful organisation of the P4G Summit in Hanoi in April 2025, and reaffirmed Denmark’s high regard for its partnership with Vietnam. She She noted the positive momentum in relations, particularly following Crown Prince Frederik’s (now King of Denmark) visit to Vietnam in November 2022 and the virtual summit between the two Prime Ministers in November 2023.

Hang, for her part, thanked Denmark for its consistent support for Vietnam, including contributions to the recent P4G Summit. She reaffirmed Vietnam’s desire to deepen cooperation with Denmark across areas of mutual interest and strength.

Both sides agreed to enhance political trust and coordination through regular high-level exchanges and existing mechanisms, including the political consultations between their foreign ministries.

They pledged to effectively implement the 2024–2025 Action Plan for the Comprehensive and Green Strategic Partnership, the Danish Energy Partnership Programme (DEPP), and future cooperation under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) for Vietnam.

Vietnam highly appreciated Denmark’s development cooperation, particularly more than US$1 billion in ODA, and called for continued support in rural development, environmental protection, and the green transition.

Both sides welcomed the increase in Danish foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam and agreed to revive joint economic, trade, and investment dialogue mechanisms. They encouraged businesses to advance major projects in renewable energy, the circular economy, green growth, the marine economy, and logistics.

Hang proposed that Denmark, as the rotating President of the European Council in the second half of 2025, advocate for the early ratification of the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and support the removal of the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning on Vietnam’s seafood exports.

On regional and global issues, both reaffirmed the importance of upholding international law and the UN Charter, and expressed support for efforts to reform the United Nations to enhance its global effectiveness.

Regarding the East Sea, Denmark reiterated its backing of ASEAN’s stance on maintaining peace, stability, and freedom of navigation and overflight. It emphasised the need to resolve disputes peacefully in accordance with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and to expedite the adoption and effective implementation of a Code of Conduct (COC).

Vietnam, Denmark boost cooperation in public administration modernisation

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), received Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz in Hanoi on June 11, during which the two sides discussed cooperation orientations in modernising public administration.