Philippines and Denmark Hold 3rd Bilateral Consultations in Manila

Photo: DFA Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs Ma. Theresa Lazaro co-chairs the 3rd Philippines-Denmark Bilateral Consultations with Danish State Secretary for Trade and Global Sustainability Lina Gandløse Hansen. (Photo courtesy of DFA-OPD Maria Vanessa Ubac)

MANILA 29 FEBRUARY 2024 – The Philippines and Denmark held its 3rd bilateral consultations in Manila on 28 February 2024, led by Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro for the Philippine side, and Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs State Secretary Lina Gandløse Hansen for the Danish side. 

The two sides discussed key aspects of their countries’ bilateral relations, including their existing cooperation in maritime, trade, agriculture, and the green energy transition, as well as possible collaboration in healthcare, science and technology, and consular affairs. 

“Our two countries’ bilateral relations are anchored on a wide range of issues where the Philippines and Denmark find mutual benefit in cooperation. This is complemented by our shared democratic values and a common desire to maintain the rules-based international order,” Undersecretary Lazaro said.

During the consultations, both sides also exchanged views on the latest developments in the West Philippine Sea / South China Sea, Ukraine, and the Middle East, and reaffirmed their interest to further strengthen their cooperation with ASEAN and the EU. 

The Philippines and Denmark will celebrate the 73rd anniversary of their bilateral relations this September. The last bilateral consultations were held virtually in 2021. END

(Photos courtesy of DFA-OPD Maria Vanessa Ubac)