Vice President Xuan meets with Speaker of Danish Parliament

VP Xuan highlighted the Danish Parliament’s support for the development of the Vietnam – Denmark ties, including the approval of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement in 2021.   

She used the occasion to call on the Parliament to support the early removal of the European Commission's IUU’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood.

In response, Speak Gade stated that VP Xuan’s visit will add fresh impetus to the Comprehensive Partnership that exists between the two countries, as well as expressing his positive impression on Vietnamese economic achievements and dynamic international integration.

The nation is a leading partner of Denmark in the Asia-Pacific region, he said, adding that he is willing to help the country to discuss the lifting of the “yellow card” with competent authorities of the EU.

He also acknowledged the positive contributions made the Vietnamese community in Denmark to the host nation, saying they have been a bridge in helping to consolidate and strengthen the friendship between the two nations.

At the meeting, leaders agreed that both sides should maintain exchanges of delegations at all levels in a bid to promote political trust, effectively carry out co-operation frameworks, as well as to capitalise on their potential and strengths to further develop co-operative relations in a deep and effective fashion, especially in the fields of economy-trade-investment, as well as new areas such as green transition and renewable energy.

They shared their views on the significance of the early implementation on the joint statement in establishing the Vietnam – Denmark Green Strategic Partnership which was recently approved by the two PMs, as well as effective co-operation to carry out the Just Energy Transition Partnership between Vietnam and international partners, particularly in the development of institutions and infrastructure, technology transfer, and human resources training.

Affirming the importance of inter-parliamentary linkages to deepening the Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries; both leaders consented to go ahead with the effective implementation of signed agreements; boost ties between the two parliaments; and enhance delegation exchanges to share information and experience in legislation, supervision, and decision-making with regard to the countries’ important issues.

Concerning regional and international issues of mutual concern, Speaker Gade agreed with VP Xuan that all disputes and differences must be handled in accordance with international law.

The two leaders also agreed that both sides should ramp up collaboration and support each other at international forums, particularly the UN, as well as in the preparation and organisation of the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Vietnam in 2025.

The Vietnamese VP took the occasion to convey National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s invitation to visit Vietnam to the Danish Parliament Speaker.

The same day, VP Xuan held a meeting with executives of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), during which she affirmed that the country always rolls out the red carpet for foreign enterprises, including the CIP, to secure investment in areas of the country’s priorities such as renewable energy.

Meanwhile, CIP leaders expressed their belief that the CIP’s offshore wind power projects will contribute to accelerating the nation’s energy transition process, adding hope that the Vietnamese side will soon finalise policy frames, a move which will create favourable conditions for foreign firms to invest in the country’s energy sector.