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Denmark to open embassy in Tirana/ MEPJ: Advancing dialogue and cooperation

2025-12-05 21:24:00, Politikë CNA

Denmark to open embassy in Tirana/ MEPJ: Advancing dialogue and cooperation

Albania and Denmark appear to be getting closer in their ties, as Denmark has announced that it will open several new embassies around the world next year, including one in Tirana.

"To best protect Denmark's interests in changing and uncertain times, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will carry out a number of organizational adjustments. This includes the opening of new embassies."

Accordingly, Denmark will open new embassies in Argentina and Albania in 2026. Denmark will also upgrade the existing office in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to a Consulate General and appoint a new Special Representative in Central Asia.

In addition, the Danish Embassy in Myanmar will be closed.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, has informed the Foreign Policy Committee about the arrangements.

The arrangements should be seen in light of the government's ambition to build new partnerships at a time of growing uncertainty.

Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says the world is changing rapidly. This presents us with new challenges, but it also includes great opportunities. We need a strong and modern foreign service that is present in countries where our vital interests are at stake, and we have taken further steps in that direction today.

With an embassy in Albania, Denmark will be able to support the country's desire to become an EU member and strengthen its resilience, including against negative influence from Russia.

The establishment of a new Danish embassy in Argentina should be seen in light of the ambition to increase Denmark's engagement in Latin America. Argentina is an important player on the continent and an embassy will provide an opportunity to expand our trade relations.

The appointment of a Special Representative for Central Asia will strengthen Denmark's relations with a region that we want to bring closer to Europe and whose geopolitical importance is growing.

With a Consulate General in Vietnam, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be in a better position to promote Denmark's economic interests in the region and to assist Danish companies. Ho Chi Minh City is the financial heart of Vietnam and home to most of the approximately 135 Danish companies present in the country.

"As a result of Denmark's gradual reduction of our engagement in Myanmar, the embassy in Myanmar will be closed by the end of 2026. The framework conditions for cooperation have deteriorated significantly since the military coup and there are currently no indications that this will change. Resources will be redirected to other purposes where Denmark has greater foreign policy and trade interests," the Danish ministry said in a statement. 

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs considers it an important moment for advancing dialogue and cooperation.

"Albania and Denmark are building stronger ties.

The opening of the Danish Embassy in Tirana marks an important moment in advancing dialogue and cooperation.

"Thank you Denmark for this decision. It illustrates the Danish commitment to our partnership and support for our common future in the EU," the MEPJ said. /CNA





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