Dinh met with Speaker of the Danish Parliament Søren Gade, Deputy Speaker Karsten Hønge, and Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee Steffen Larsen. He also held working sessions with Lord Mayor of Copenhagen Lars Weiss, Chairwoman of the Danish Parliament’s Economic and Trade Committee Louise Schack Elholm, and attended a roundtable with representatives of the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) and major Danish corporations.
Speaker Gade praised Viet Nam’s socio-economic strides, extensive global integration, and the growing comprehensive partnership and green strategic partnership between the two countries. He described the visit as a concrete step to deepen bilateral and inter-parliamentary relations.
Speaking highly of Viet Nam’s strong commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, he pointed to the 2023 establishment of the Viet Nam–Denmark Green Strategic Partnership as a milestone for expanded cooperation.
Dinh expressed gratitude for Denmark’s invaluable and effective support during Viet Nam’s past struggles for independence and ongoing development. He outlined Viet Nam’s recent achievements and ambitions, stressing that Viet Nam considers Denmark a model in legislation, public administration, green transition, and digital transformation.
Viet Nam values stronger bilateral cooperation across sci-tech, innovation; green, digital and circular economies, artificial intelligence, climate change response, and environment protection, he said.
He proposed increasing exchanges between the two legislatures and their committees, monitoring the progress of existing agreements, considering a cooperation agreement between the two parliaments, and establishing Viet Nam - Denmark parliamentary friendship groups. He also conveyed an invitation from NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man to Speaker Gade to visit Viet Nam, which was warmly accepted.
In a working session with Chairwoman Elholm, Dinh affirmed Viet Nam’s strong support for Danish investment projects, particularly those in renewable energy and green growth, pledging all possible support for Danish investors.
Elholm highlighted Viet Nam Airlines’ planned direct Ha Noi-Copenhagen flight, set for December 2025, as a boost for trade, tourism, and cultural ties. She noted the presence of Danish giants such as Lego and Pandora in Viet Nam as proof of its promising investment climate, adding that Danish companies are eager to expand operations.
In his meeting with Lord Mayor Weiss, Dinh pitched partnerships between Copenhagen, Ha Noi, and Ho Chi Minh City to develop Ha Noi’s Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park and biotech zone, as well as Ho Chi Minh City’s International Financial Centre.
Dinh urged Denmark, as the EU’s rotating president in the second half of 2025, to push for the ratification of the EU-Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and the removal of the European Commission’s “yellow card” on Viet Nam’s seafood exports.
On global and regional issues, Denmark reaffirmed support for settling disputes in the East Sea/South China Sea by peaceful means in line with international law, the UN Charter, and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The Vietnamese leader thanked Danish authorities for supporting the Vietnamese community’s integration while preserving their cultural identity, urging continued assistance.
At a roundtable with executives from Lego, Pandora, Maersk, and other firms, Dinh showcased Viet Nam’s investor-friendly environment and addressed business concerns.
Danish companies praised Viet Nam’s growth potential and committed to expanding long-term investments. Danish Industry (DI), representing 19,000 firms, announced plans to open a Viet Nam representative office soon.
On September 13, Dinh visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark and met with staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community.
