News from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark

As of today, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the Danish EU Presidency begins. The Danish government has chosen two main priorities for the presidency, which we look forward to delivering on: a safer Europe, including stronger management of migration to the EU and continued support for Ukraine, and a competitive and green Europe. The presidency will last until the end of the year

We, the Foreign Ministers and government representatives of Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have met today to address the challenge posed by the Russian shadow fleet. We call for further joint and coordinated action to effectively address Russian attempts to circumvent international sanctions.

On 3 June, during a regional visit to the South Caucasus, the Nordic-Baltic Political Directors and representatives held meetings with the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and members of the Standing Committee on Foreign Relations of the National Assembly of Armenia. The Nordic-Baltic countries reiterated their joint commitment to strengthening relations and expanding political dialogue and economic cooperation with Armenia. The Nordic-Baltic countries also expressed their full support for Armenia’s ambition to further deepen partnership with the European Union and its European partners. While tangible results have already been achieved in this path, the importance of meeting the expectations of the citizens with further concrete deliverables such as in Visa Liberalization Dialogue was underscored. Armenia shares commitments to democracy, human rights and rule of law. The Nordic-Baltic countries recogn

Whilst we acknowledge indications of a limited restart of aid, Israel blocked humanitarian aid entering Gaza for over two months. Food, medicines and essential supplies are exhausted. The population faces starvation. Gaza’s people must receive the aid they desperately need.

On the anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death, which followed years of persecution by the Kremlin, we again extend our condolences to his family.

A Joint Readout by the United States, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom following recent engagements.

Denmark and the EU aim for greater attention to the wishes and priorities of the African countries. Equal partnerships with African countries is a central focus of the new strategy launched today by Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen.

The Nordic countries are greatly concerned by the withholding of Palestinian clearance revenues which is exacerbating the strenuous fiscal situation of the Palestinian Authority. Like the G7 in its recent Apulia summit Leaders’ Communiqué, the Nordic countries call on Israel to urgently release the withheld clearance revenues as well as to ensure that correspondent banking services between Israeli and Palestinian banks are maintained. Any action weakening the Palestinian Authority or worsening the economic situation in the West Bank must be avoided. We emphasise that maintaining stability in the West Bank, and preparing for one legitimate Palestinian government for the West Bank and Gaza, is critical for regional security and in the interests of Palestinians as well as Israelis. The Nordic countries are committed to supporting the Palestinian Authority and the necessary reforms that it must undertake. The strengthening of legitimate Palestinian institutions is the best way of weakening

Following a vote in the UN General Assembly on Thursday, Denmark is assured membership on the UN Security Council for the next two years.

Established in the aftermath of the World War II in 1949 to ensure sustainable peace and democracy, the mission of the Council of Europe as the continent’s leading human rights organization remains indispensable. Its core values – human rights, democracy and the rule of law – are fundamental also for the Nordic societies and form a longstanding basis for Nordic foreign policies.

Two out of three refugees experience prolonged humanitarian crises lasting several years, often even decades. Meanwhile, refugee camps have traditionally been designed and run as temporary solutions for acute crises. A new partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the LEGO Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Grundfos Foundation supports Kenya's ambitions to move away from a temporary approach, benefiting both refugees and local communities.

Every year, 3.7 million people worldwide die prematurely due to cooking over open fires or wood-fired stoves. They are exposed to harmful smoke from cooking based on charcoal, wood, or agricultural waste. The government now strengthens efforts to promote healthier and more sustainable solutions, also known as clean cooking, with about 72 million US dollar.

Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ meeting, Copenhagen 3 May 2024

We, the Nordic-Baltic countries have supported the democratic and economic development of Georgia ever since its restoration of independence.

More than two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, nearly 15 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, according to the UN. This represents about 40% of the population still in Ukraine. The war particularly affects the most vulnerable Ukrainians, including women, children, and people displaced by the war. Therefore, the Danish government is contributing with a new humanitarian support package of 250 million Danish kroner to help meet the basic needs of the most affected Ukrainians.

On the occasion of Bill Gates visiting Denmark today, the Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy, Dan Jørgensen and Bill Gates signed an agreement setting out the direction for a stronger and expanded partnership between Denmark and the Gates Foundation advance solutions in areas such as global health, climate adaptation and gender equality.

Twenty-six African and five Nordic countries are meeting today and tomorrow in Copenhagen, where Denmark hosts the Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

More than 15 African foreign ministers and all Nordic foreign ministers will participate when Denmark hosts the Nordic-African Foreign Ministers Meeting (NAUM) next week.

Developing countries need enormous sums for climate action, poverty alleviation and development. Therefore, we must employ new and innovative methods to massively scale up investments. Denmark is among the first countries contributing to two new financing tools that will raise billions for climate and development.

After the withdrawal of the Danish force protection personnel and the national support element from NATO Mission Iraq (NMI), the Danish government has decided to close the Danish embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.