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Vietnam, Denmark pledge deeper ties during state visit
Vietnam's top leader To Lam has arrived in Copenhagen for a state visit, signaling strong commitment to expanding bilateral relations between the two nations. The visit includes high-level engagements with Danish leadership.
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General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse and senior Vietnamese officials, attended a state banquet hosted by King Frederik X and Queen Mary in Copenhagen on October 19, underscoring the significance of Vietnam-Denmark relations at the highest diplomatic level.
The visit marks an important occasion for both nations to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors. Vietnamese and Danish leaders are expected to discuss avenues for expanding economic, scientific, and cultural partnerships that benefit both countries.
During the state visit, To Lam visited the Niels Bohr Institute, highlighting Vietnam's interest in deepening scientific and technological collaboration with Denmark. The institute visit reflects both nations' recognition of research and innovation as key pillars for future cooperation.
Official statements from the Vietnamese delegation have emphasized that bilateral relations are entering a new phase of substantive development. The visit agenda underscores both countries' determination to transform their diplomatic ties into concrete partnerships that address shared challenges and opportunities in the region.
Photo: The Niels Bohr Institute on Blegdamsvej, Copenhagen, October 2020. Leif Jørgensen via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).