President Truong Tan Sang today starts a three-day state visit to Denmark.
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| President Truong Tan Sang today starts a three-day state visit to Denmark. |
John Nielsen, Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, has revealed that during the president's visit he will meet the Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt and together they will witness the signing of a Comprehensive Partnership declaration, reflecting a new level of political and commercial ties between the two countries.
More than 10 agreements will be signed during the state visit, among them at least five commercial agreements relating to green growth – a major area of opportunity for both countries, according to Nielsen.
Vietnam is encountering numerous challenges as it bids to fully embrace a green economy. Meanwhile, Denmark is an international frontrunner when it comes to green technology and expertise and is willing to help Vietnam in the future, according to the ambassador.
Denmark has provided more than US$1.2 billion in ODA grants to Vietnam over the last 20 years.
"The trade between our countries reached a peak last year and is expected to increase in the coming years. That is why the Danish Prime Minister launched a Danish Growth Strategy for Vietnam during her visit last year," Nielsen said. "We intend to forge an even stronger partnership with Vietnam in the coming year."