Belarus–Denmark relations

Belarus-Denmark relations

Belarus

Denmark

Belarus–Denmark relations refers to the current and historical relations between Belarus and Denmark. Belarus is represented in Denmark, through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.[1] Denmark is represented through its embassy in Moscow, Russia.[2] Denmark, together with Norway recognized and established relations with Belarus on January 14, 1992.[3] Both countries are members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and Denmark is a full member of Council of Europe while Belarus is a official candidate.

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Assistance

From 1990 to 2003, Denmark assisted Belarus with 108 million DKK.[4] Denmark assists Belarus with democratic development, civil society, free media and to prevent human trafficking.[5] On 28 January 2009, a meeting with Belarusian and Danish NGO was held, interesting in expanding cooperation between Belarus Denmark.[6]

Trade

In 2008, the trade between Belarus and Denmark was $116 million. Belarusian exports amounted $19 million. Danish exports amounted $96 million.[7][8] In 2009, the trade amounted $118 million.[9] Denmark has invested in 21 Belarusian enterprises. On 29 January 2009, a delegation from both countries, discussed trade and economic relations between the two countries.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Belarusian embassy in Stockholm, Sweden". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Belarus). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Belarus). http://www.sweden.belembassy.org/eng. Retrieved 12 February 2011. 
  2. ^ "Danish embassy in Moscow, Russia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). http://www.ambmoskva.um.dk/en. Retrieved 12 February 2011. 
  3. ^ "Belarusian relations with Denmark and Norway". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Belarus). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Belarus). http://www.sweden.belembassy.org/eng/bilateral_relations/cooperation_denmark_norway/. Retrieved 12 February 2011. 
  4. ^ "Danish Bilateral Asistance Commitments to recipient countries in the Central and Eastern Europe 1990-2003". http://www.ambmoskva.um.dk/en/menu/embassy/political+section/bilateralassistance/russianfederation. Retrieved 12 February 2011. 
  5. ^ "Danish Neighbourhood Programme: Belarus". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). http://www.um.dk/en/menu/DevelopmentPolicy/DanishDevelopmentPolicyCountries/TheNeighbourhoodProgramme/Countries/Belarus. Retrieved 12 February 2011. 
  6. ^ "Perspectives of Belarusian-Danish cooperation". Euro Belarus. 2 February 2009. http://eurobelarus.info/content/view/2532/79/. Retrieved 12 February 2011. 
  7. ^ "Foreign Ministries of Belarus and Denmark held consultations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Belarus). http://www.mfa.gov.by/en/press/news/f11052afc273a9ba.html. Retrieved 12 February 2011. 
  8. ^ "On Cooperation Between Belarus and Denmark in Sphere of Investment Protection". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Belarus). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Belarus). http://www.mfa.gov.by/en/press/news/2004-04-01-3.html. Retrieved 12 February 2011. 
  9. ^ "Minsk to host Belarusian-Danish ministerial consultations 1 October". Belarusian Telegraph Agency. 30 September 2010. http://news.belta.by/en/news/politics?id=585132. Retrieved 12 February 2011. 
  10. ^ "Belarus, Denmark discuss trade and economic cooperation". Belarusian Telegraph Agency. 29 January 2009. http://news.belta.by/en/news/politics?id=327869. Retrieved 12 February 2011. 

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