Vietnam upgrades relations with Denmark and EU to Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships

To Lam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Vietnam-EU relations Vietnam-Denmark relations offshore wind energy

During an official diplomatic mission to Europe from October 19 to 24, 2026, Vietnamese President To Lam facilitated significant upgrades in international relations. Vietnam and Denmark have established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on green transition, renewable energy, and digital transformation in healthcare. As part of this visit, Petrovietnam engaged with Danish partners to promote offshore wind energy development.

In Brussels, President To Lam met with European Union leadership, including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President António Costa. Following the upgrade of Vietnam-EU relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in January 2026, both parties committed to deepening cooperation in defense, maritime security, cybersecurity, and critical raw materials. The leaders also emphasized the full implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

In Belgium, the President met with officials to strengthen bilateral ties, noting the historic importance of the visit for Vietnam-Belgium relations. Additionally, a Hanoi delegation met with the LEGO Group in Copenhagen to sign a cooperation agreement regarding STEAM education projects.

Entities

Belgium · Denmark · Denmark-Vietnam Friendship Association · European Union · Frederik X · Lego Group · Mette Frederiksen · Petrovietnam · To Lam · Vietnam

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[● 2 SOURCES] Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Denmark reached 672.6 million USD in the first nine months of 2026. baogialai.com.vn
[● 16 SOURCES] The two countries celebrated the 55th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations. en.baoquocte.vn · baogialai.com.vn · mekongasean.vn · dongnai.gov.vn · www.baocalitoday.com · +1 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Vietnam and Denmark upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. en.baoquocte.vn · tienphong.vn · baogialai.com.vn · mekongasean.vn · www.baocalitoday.com · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Denmark is the second EU country to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam. tienphong.vn · www.baocalitoday.com · baogialai.com.vn · mekongasean.vn · tudonghoangaynay.vn
[● 18 SOURCES] The state visit to Denmark took place from October 19 to 21, 2026. en.baoquocte.vn · baogialai.com.vn · news.tuoitre.vn · www.baocalitoday.com · dongnai.gov.vn · +3 more
[● 4 SOURCES] 16 cooperation documents were exchanged between ministries, agencies, and businesses of the two countries. en.baoquocte.vn · baogialai.com.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] The two countries identified economic, trade, and investment cooperation as a key pillar of the new partnership. mekongasean.vn · baogialai.com.vn · en.baoquocte.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] Cooperation will focus on green transition, renewable energy, and digital transformation in healthcare. mekongasean.vn · baogialai.com.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] First Lady Ngo Phuong Ly and Queen Mary of Denmark donated a 'Vietnam Bookcase' to a library in Copenhagen. baogialai.com.vn · dongnai.gov.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] King Frederik X awarded President To Lam the Order of the Elephant. news.tuoitre.vn · baogialai.com.vn · dongnai.gov.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] President To Lam traveled to Brussels to visit the European Union and Belgium on October 21, 2026. giaoducthoidai.vn · kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · phunuvietnam.vn · news.tuoitre.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] President To Lam visited the Lynetteholm artificial peninsula project in Copenhagen. news.tuoitre.vn