Denmark to reopen embassy in Manila

MANILA, Philippines - Denmark has announced its plan to re-open the Danish embassy in Manila this August.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said three other Denmark embassies will also be opened as part of the larger restructuring program of the Danish Foreign Service.

In 2002, Denmark closed its diplomatic mission in the Philippines.

Ambassador Nicolai Ruge, Denmark’s non-resident ambassador to the Philippines based in Kuala Lumpur, relayed yesterday this development to DFA Assistant Secretary for European Affairs Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson.

The re-opening of the Danish embassy provides recognition of the vast potential for bilateral cooperation in many fields between the Philippines and Denmark.

Established in 1946, Philippines-Denmark bilateral relations are very cordial and enjoy strong relations in the maritime sector.

Over 5,000 Filipino seafarers work on board Danish managed, operated or owned vessels.

There are over 10,500 Filipinos based in Denmark, with most of them working as au pairs or in the service industry.

Bilateral trade with Denmark in 2012 amounted to $107 million.