Chairman of the Danish Parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee visits the Academy

Prof, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang (right) welcomes Chairman of the Danish Parliament’s Foreign Policy Committeeto visit the Academy

Attending the event was Assoc, Prof, Dr. Duong Trung Y, Vice President of the HCMA; representatives of Department of Intenational Cooperation, Institute of Political Science & International Relations, Institute of Leadership and Public Administration, Department of Scientific Management.

About Danish side, there were Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz, members of the Danish Parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee, staffs of Danish Embassy to Vietnam attending the working session.

At a reception, Prof, Dr Nguyen Xuan Thang expressed his admiration for Denmark’s remarkable development achievements, noting its status as one of the world’s happiest nations with high living standards.

Prof, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang chairs the event

As Vietnam is set to enter a new era of the nation’s rise, the country is undertaking institutional and political system reforms while restructuring state management at all levels. At the same time, it is fostering new growth drivers and inspiring a strong national spirit, self-reliance, confidence, resilience, a sense of pride and aspiration for national development, he said.

Praising Denmark’s role in holding the annual seminar marking Nordic Day (March 23) in its collaboration with Nordic embassies in Vietnam, Prof, Dr Nguyen Xuan Thang proposed the committee share its insights on global shifts, medium-and long-term trends, and Denmark’s approach to law-making amid global uncertainties.

He also extended his invitation to Danish experts to visit the HCMA for discussions on pressing global issues such as digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy.

At the reception

Jensen, in response, said he is impressed by Vietnam’s economic growth and progress toward achieving independence, social welfare and cultural development. He underscored the importance of deepening cooperation in a more practical and effective manner to elevate the bilateral relations to a higher level in the near future.

Highlighting Denmark’s strong interest in assisting Vietnam in renewable energy, green growth, infrastructure development, marine economy, and circular economy, he affirmed that the Danish Parliament treasures its partnership with Vietnam and remains committed to further improving the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation./.