Denmark–Portugal relations

Denmark-Portugal relations

Denmark

Portugal

Denmark–Portugal relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Portugal. Denmark has an embassy in Lisbon.[1] Portugal has an embassy in Copenhagen.[2] Both countries are members of the European Union and NATO. In 1984, Queen Margrethe II visited Portugal.[3] In 2008, Danish exports to Portugal amounted 2,5 billion DKK, and Portuguese exports to Denmark amounted 2,3 billion DKK.[4]

History

In 1701 to 1714, Denmark and Portugal fought against eachother in the War of the Spanish Succession.[5] In the Napoleonic Wars, Denmark joined France in the war against the United Kingdom, Austria, Spain and Portugal.[6]

On 14 December 1896, a treaty was signed between Denmark and Portugal, establishing diplomatic relations.[7]

References

Further reading

Norman Berdichevsky. Sibling Rivalry and the Discovery of America; Was Portuguese-Danish Cooperation Involved?. PortVitoria. pp. 7. ISSN 2044-8236. http://portvitoria.com/Documents/10_Article_Sibling_Rivalry_Berdichevsky1.pdf. Retrieved 20 November 2011.