To Lam conducts state visit to Denmark to strengthen bilateral ties

To Lam Vietnam-Denmark relations state visit Order of the Elephant green transition

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam is conducting a state visit to Denmark, the European Union, and Belgium from October 19 to 24, 2026. The visit marks the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Denmark.

In Copenhagen, King Frederik X and Queen Mary hosted a formal welcome ceremony at the airport and a state banquet. During the visit, King Frederik X awarded To Lam the Order of the Elephant, Denmark's highest honor. To Lam and his spouse also participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Hero Memorial in the Kastellet fortress.

To Lam delivered a policy speech at the University of Copenhagen, emphasizing the potential for cooperation in a new era. He also met with Danish Parliament Speaker Henrik Frandsen to discuss economic and green transition cooperation.

Economic ties were a central focus, with To Lam and the King meeting leaders from major Danish companies, including Maersk, LEGO Group, Carlsberg, Pandora, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), and Vestas. Various cooperation agreements were signed between Vietnamese and Danish entities in sectors such as healthcare, logistics, tourism, and renewable energy.

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Belgium · Denmark · European Union · Frederik X · Mary, Queen of Denmark · Ngô Phương Ly · To Lam · University of Copenhagen · Vietnam

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[● 16 SOURCES] Vietnam and Denmark will celebrate the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2026. baolaocai.vn · mekongasean.vn · dongnai.gov.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · thoibaonganhang.vn · +1 more
[DISPUTED] This is the only state visit Denmark will host in 2026. baolaocai.vn · dongnai.gov.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] This is the first state visit to Denmark by a Vietnamese General Secretary. baolaocai.vn · mekongasean.vn · dongnai.gov.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse will conduct a state visit to Denmark, the European Union, and Belgium from October 19 to 24, 2026. baolaocai.vn · mekongasean.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn
[● 7 SOURCES] The visit aims to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, and green growth. mekongasean.vn · baolaocai.vn · thanhnien.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] King Frederik X and Queen Mary hosted a formal state welcome ceremony for To Lam and his spouse at Copenhagen Airport. giaoducthoidai.vn · dongnai.gov.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] To Lam and his spouse laid a wreath at the Hero Memorial in the Kastellet fortress in Copenhagen. baoquangninh.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] King Frederik X awarded General Secretary To Lam the Order of the Elephant, Denmark's highest honor. htv.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Major Danish companies including Maersk, LEGO, Carlsberg, Pandora, CIP, and Vestas met with Vietnamese leaders. congnghevadoisong.vn · news.tuoitre.vn · es.vietnamplus.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] General Secretary and President To Lam delivered a policy speech at the University of Copenhagen on October 19. kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · en.cand.vn · en.baoquocte.vn · www.europesays.com
[● 2 SOURCES] To Lam met with Danish Parliament Speaker Henrik Frandsen to discuss parliamentary, economic, and green transition cooperation. www.vietnamplus.vn · thoibaonganhang.vn
[● 8 SOURCES] The visit coincides with the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Denmark. kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · en.cand.vn · en.baoquocte.vn · dongnai.gov.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · +3 more