Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening a new chapter in cooperation between the two countries.

King Frederik X has awarded Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam the Order of the Elephant, Denmark's highest royal decoration, during a state visit marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Denmark has hailed its 55-year relationship with Vietnam as the two countries prepare to elevate bilateral ties, with green energy, technology and investment emerging as key areas for closer cooperation.

The memorial pays tribute to those who have participated in, contributed to and sacrificed their lives while carrying out Denmark’s international missions since 1948.

Vietnamese leader To Lam called for stronger strategic ties with Denmark in green energy, technology and education during a speech at the University of Copenhagen, building on 55 years of friendship and mutual trust.

General Secretary and President To Lam met with Speaker of the Danish Parliament Henrik Frandsen in Copenhagen on October 19 afternoon (local time), as part of his ongoing state visit to the European country.

Vietnamese leader To Lam visited the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen alongside King Frederik X, highlighting growing scientific cooperation between Vietnam and Denmark, particularly in quantum research and advanced training.

Vietnamese leader To Lam and Denmark’s King Frederik X pledged closer ties at a state banquet in Copenhagen, marking 55 years of diplomatic relations and highlighting new opportunities for cooperation.

Royal Danish Air Force fighter jets escorted the aircraft carrying General Secretary and President To Lam, his wife and a high-level delegation as they arrived in Copenhagen on October 19 for a state visit marking 55 years of diplomatic relations.

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his wife, departed Hanoi on October 19 for a six-day visit to Denmark, the European Union and Belgium, aimed at strengthening political ties and expanding cooperation.

The initiative marked the embassy’s first outreach programme introducing Vietnam to Danish students, combined with cultural exchanges that drew strong participation from students and teachers.

Amid Vietnam’s push to meet its greenhouse gas reduction commitments, DEPP3 has emerged as a key lever, providing technical and policy support through the Voluntary Agreement Scheme (VAS).

A business dialogue themed "Advancing high-quality investment in Vietnam" has been held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance and FPT Nordics.

The “Green Hero Solution” project aimed at promoting circular food systems and climate-resilient agriculture in Vietnam was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on March 12.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Danish Energy Agency, and the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam on October 9 hosted a field visit for journalists from 20 media outlets, giving them a front-row seat to see the eco-friendly strides.

The Danish side praised Vietnam’s socio-economic strides, extensive global integration, and the growing comprehensive partnership and green strategic partnership between the two countries.

Hansen said Denmark attaches importance to the Comprehensive Partnership and Green Strategic Partnership with Vietnam while speaking highly of the positive development in the bilateral relations over the recent past.

Ole Linnet Juul, Senior Chief Advisor of the Confederation of Danish Industry, commended Vietnam’s recent strides, particularly in institutional reforms, technological advancements, innovation, and digital transformation.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and State Secretary for Trade and Global Sustainability at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lina Gandløse Hansen co-chaired the second political consultation on February 26 in Hanoi.