Denmark–Georgia relations explained

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Denmark–Georgia relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Georgia. Denmark is represented in Georgia, through its embassy in Tbilisi.[1] Georgia has an embassy in Copenhagen.[2] Denmark supports Georgia to become a member of the European Union and NATO.[3] Both nations are members of the Council of Europe.

History

Diplomatic relations between Georgia and Denmark were established on 1 July 1992.[4] In 2007, Denmark and Georgia signed a memorandum in the sphere of migration.[5] On 22 April 2009, a military agreement was signed between Denmark and Georgia.[6]

Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen condemned Russia's attack on the Georgian province of South Ossetia. Although Anders Fogh Rasmussen says that it's hard to "put himself into the background" of the conflict in the breakaway province.[7] In February 2010, the Danish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, said that "the international community is interested Russias complying obligations in regard to Georgia, and therefore pressure on Russia must be increased."[8]

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Denmark increased its support for countries near Russia including Georgia. In 2023, Denmark and Georgia signed a new agreement to support cooperation in areas including culture, security, and the transition to green energy.[9] In 2024 Denmark gave 10.8 million (USD) to a project launched by the United Nations Development Programme aiming to support the shift towards renewable energy in Moldova and Georgia including 4.29 million specifically marked for Georgia.[10] Denmark also, however, issued a joint statement with several other European countries denouncing Georgia's proposed Transparency of Foreign Influence law.[11] The Joint statement stated that the proposed law was "incompatible with European norms and values" and denounced the "anti western rhetoric" of Georgian authorities.[12]

Economic relations

In 2000, Georgian export to Denmark amounted 500,3 million dollars, while Danish export amounted 2,771 million dollars. In 2010, Georgian export amounted 5,140 million dollars and Danish export amounted 15,077 million dollars.[13]

Development assistance

In the Neighbourhood Programme, Georgia has a high priority. A programme for good governance and human rights in Georgia and a programme for displaced people. $4 million was given to the programme.[14] During the war in 2008, Danish Red Cross sent 1 million DKK to the victims.[15] After the war in August 2008, Denmark increased aid to Georgia by 10 times.[16] [17] Denmark assisted 71 million DKK to Georgia for the private sector and to democracy and human rights.[18]

State visits

Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen paid a visit to Georgia on 27 November 2008, where he met Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, Prime Minister Grigol Mgaloblishvili and the Speaker of Parliament David Bakradze.[19] Danish Foreign Minister Per Stig Møller met with Georgian opposition politicians in October 2009.[20] Per Stig Møller also visited Sukhumi, Abkhazia where he met Abkhazian Foreign Minister Sergey Shamba.[21] Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili visited Denmark for the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference meeting in Copenhagen.[22]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Danish embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine: Info about Georgia. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). 14 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110519232709/http://www.ambkyiv.um.dk/da/menu/InfoOmLand/Georgien. 19 May 2011.
  2. Web site: Georgian embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. 14 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110721031316/http://denmark.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=260. 21 July 2011.
  3. News: Denmark Supports Georgia's Desire To Become Nato and Eu Member. N.Kirtzkhalia. Journal of Turkish Weekly. 5 October 2009. 22 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120919162233/http://www.turkishweekly.net/news/90572/-denmark-supports-georgia-s-desire-to-become-nato-and-eu-member.html. 19 September 2012.
  4. Web site: Bilateral Relations between Georgia and the Kingdom of Denmark. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Georgia). 14 February 2011. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173340/http://denmark.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=252&info_id=915. live.
  5. News: Georgia, Denmark sign cooperation memorandum on migration. 11 September 2011. Geotimes. 22 June 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327093520/http://www.geotimes.ge/index.php?m=home&newsid=5250. 27 March 2012.
  6. News: 22 April 2009. 11 September 2011. Georgia Times. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050941/http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/11098.html. live.
  7. News: Fogh supports Georgia. Staff writer. Staff writer. DR. da. 9 August 2008. 14 February 2011. 18 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018052850/http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Politik/2008/08/09/121043.htm?rss=true. live.
  8. News: Denmark's delegation to PACE promised Georgia to increase pressure on Russia. 11 September 2011. Georgia Times. 18 February 2010. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030851/http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/30917.html. live.
  9. Web site: Denmark and Georgia sign new agreement on strengthening bilateral cooperation . 2024-08-19 . georgien.um.dk . en.
  10. Web site: 2024-01-29 . Denmark supports green project with focus on Georgia and Moldova . 2024-08-19 . United Nations Western Europe . en-US.
  11. Web site: Hunter . Lena . 2024-05-10 . Denmark condemns draconian Georgian government . 2024-08-19 . The Copenhagen Post . en-GB.
  12. Web site: Nordic-Baltic statement on recent developments in Georgia . 19 August 2024 . Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.
  13. Web site: Bilateral relations. 11 September 2011. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173340/http://denmark.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=252&info_id=915. live.
  14. Web site: Georgia in the Neighbourhood Programme 2008-2012. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. 14 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110302013700/http://www.um.dk/en/menu/DevelopmentPolicy/DanishDevelopmentPolicyCountries/TheNeighbourhoodProgramme/Countries/Georgia/. 2 March 2011.
  15. Web site: Dansk hjælp til Georgien. 11 September 2011. da. https://web.archive.org/web/20120402100000/http://web.drk.dk/sw87339.asp. 2 April 2012.
  16. Web site: Bilateral Relations between Georgia and the Kingdom of Denmark. 11 September 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110905012753/http://www.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?sec_id=286&lang_id=ENG. 5 September 2011.
  17. Web site: Dansk bistand til Georgien tidobles. Berlingske Tidende. 11 September 2011. da. 13 September 2008. 30 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120930044650/http://www.b.dk/verden/dansk-bistand-til-georgien-tidobles. live.
  18. Web site: Danmark giver 71 mio. kr. i genopbygnings- og udviklingsbistand til Georgian. Danish embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. 11 September 2011. da.
  19. News: Prime Minister Fogh Rasmussen visits Georgia. Staff writer. Staff writer. 14 February 2011. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303202621/http://denmark.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=595&info_id=947.
  20. News: Danish Foreign Minister held a meeting with Georgian parliamentary opposition. Staff writer. Staff writer. Georgia Times. 6 October 2009. 14 February 2011. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042150/http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/22985.html. live.
  21. News: Foreign Minister of Denmark visited Abkhazia. 11 September 2011. GeorgiaTimes. 6 October 2009. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055613/http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/23028.html.
  22. News: Saakashvili to visit Denmark. 11 September 2011. 14 December 2009. 2 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120402011108/http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/27490.html. live.

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