Denmark–Switzerland relations explained

Denmark–Switzerland relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Switzerland. Denmark has an embassy in Bern.^[1] Switzerland has an embassy in Copenhagen, but only offers consular services from the Nordic Regional Consular Centre in Stockholm.^[2] Diplomatic relations between Denmark and Switzerland were established in 1945.^[3]

History

A treaty of Friendship, Trading Commerce and Establishment between Denmark and Switzerland was signed on 10 February 1875.^[4] The first treaty between Denmark and Switzerland was signed on 10 December 1827.^[5] Another treaty was about conscription, signed on 10 February 1875.^[6] Before 1945, Switzerland was represented in Denmark, through a consulate in Sweden, and a consulate general in Copenhagen. When diplomatic relations were established in 1945, Switzerland opened a legation in Copenhagen, and later an embassy.^[3] On 22 June 1950, Denmark and Switzerland signed an agreement on air services.^[7] On 21 May 1954, a convention on social insurance was signed.^[8] A agreement on road transport was signed in 1989.^[9] Switzerland also signed an agreement with Faroe Islands.^[10]

Economic relations

Trade between Denmark and Switzerland is "developed".^[11] Danish exports to Switzerland amounted to 4.6 billion DKK, and Swiss export to Denmark amounted to 5 billion DKK.^[12]

State visits

In September 2002, President of Switzerland Kaspar Villiger, visited Denmark and Anders Fogh Rasmussen. After the meeting, Fogh Rasmussen said "I have had a good and constructive discussion with the Swiss President".^[13] In March 2008, Danish Foreign Minister Per Stig Moeller visited Switzerland to meet Federal Councillor Micheline Calmy-Rey.^[14]

See also

• • Foreign relations of Denmark Foreign relations of Switzerland

External links

• Web site: Exchange of Notes constituting an arrangement for thé extension of the regulations governing the commercial relations between Denmark and Switzerland to the Principality of Liechtenstein for such period as the Principality remains an integral part of the Swiss customs territory.. United Nations. United Nations. 1924. en, fr. United Nations Treaty Series. United Nations Treaty Series. 19 February 2011.
• Web site: Exchange of Notes constituting an arrangement governing the exchange of student employees between Denmark and Switzerland. United Nations. United Nations. 21 February 1948. en, fr. United Nations Treaty Series. United Nations Treaty Series. 19 February 2011.
• Web site: Payments Agreement.. United Nations. United Nations. 20 January 1951. en, fr. United Nations Treaty Series. United Nations Treaty Series. 19 February 2011.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Danish embassy in Bern, Switzerland. Government of Denmark. da, de. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). 19 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20101225130152/http://www.ambbern.um.dk/da. 25 December 2010. dead.
2. Web site: Swiss embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. Government of Switzerland. . 19 February 2011.
3. Web site: Bilateral relations between Denmark and Switzerland. Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. 19 February 2011.
4. Book: British and foreign state papers (66). 1882. Foreign Office of Great Britain. 19 February 2011.
5. Book: Danske tractater. 1874. J. Jørgensen. University of Minnesota. 19 February 2011.
6. Book: Ugeskrift for retsvaesen. G.E.C. Gad. 1883. Oxford University. 19 February 2011.
7. Web site: Agreement between Denmark and Switzerland relating to air services. 22 June 1950. United Nations & International Civil Aviation Organization. . 19 February 2011.
8. Web site: Convention concerning social insurance. 21 May 1954. da, en, fr. United Nations. . 19 February 2011.
9. Web site: Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the Kingdom of Denmark concerning international road transport. 13 October 1989. United Nations. . 19 February 2011.
10. Web site: Exchange of letters constituting an agreement for theapplication of the above-mentioned Agreement to the Faroe Islands. 2 August 1978. United Nations. . 19 February 2011.
11. Web site: Economy and Trade between Denmark and Switzerland. Government of Switzerland. 19 February 2011.
12. Web site: Foreign Affairs of Denmark: Switzerland. Government of Denmark. da. 19 February 2011.
13. Web site: The President of the Swiss Confederation met with the Danish Prime and Finance Ministers. Government of Denmark. 1 September 2002. Ministry of Finance of Denmark. Ministry of Finance of Denmark. 19 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110719123700/http://uk.fm.dk/News/Press%20releases/2002/09/The%20President%20of%20the%20Swiss%20Confederation%20met%20with%20the%20Danish%20Prime%20and%20Finance%20Ministers.aspx. 19 July 2011. dead.
14. Web site: Working visit by the danish Foreign Minister. Government of Switzerland. 19 February 2011.