Denmark–Georgia relations

Diplomatic relations between Georgia and Denmark were established on 1 July 1992.{{cite web|url= http://denmark.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=252&info_id=915|title= Bilateral Relations between Georgia and the Kingdom of Denmark|work= Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Georgia)|access-date= 14 February 2011|archive-date= 3 March 2016|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173340/http://denmark.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=252&info_id=915|url-status= live}} In 2007, Denmark and Georgia signed a memorandum in the sphere of migration.{{cite news|title=Georgia, Denmark sign cooperation memorandum on migration|url=http://www.geotimes.ge/index.php?m=home&newsid=5250|access-date=11 September 2011|newspaper=Geotimes|date=22 June 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327093520/http://www.geotimes.ge/index.php?m=home&newsid=5250|archive-date=27 March 2012}} On 22 April 2009, a military agreement was signed between Denmark and Georgia.{{cite news|title=22 April 2009|url=http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/11098.html|access-date=11 September 2011|newspaper=Georgia Times|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050941/http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/11098.html|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite news|title= Fogh supports Georgia|author= Staff writer|author-link= Staff writer|url= http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Politik/2008/08/09/121043.htm?rss=true|newspaper= DR|language= da|date= 9 August 2008|access-date= 14 February 2011|archive-date= 18 October 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121018052850/http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Politik/2008/08/09/121043.htm?rss=true|url-status= live}} 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."{{cite news|title=Denmark's delegation to PACE promised Georgia to increase pressure on Russia|url=http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/30917.html|access-date=11 September 2011|newspaper=Georgia Times|date=18 February 2010|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030851/http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/30917.html|url-status=live}}

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.{{Cite web |title=Denmark and Georgia sign new agreement on strengthening bilateral cooperation |url=https://georgien.um.dk/en/news-list-page/denmark-and-georgia-sign-new-agreement-on-strengthening-bilateral-cooperation |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=georgien.um.dk |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-01-29 |title=Denmark supports green project with focus on Georgia and Moldova |url=https://unric.org/en/denmark-supports-green-project-with-focus-on-georgia-and-moldova/#:~:text=With%20up%20to%20US$10.8,Moldova,%20and%20with%20an%20approach |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=United Nations Western Europe |language=en-US}} Denmark also, however, issued a joint statement with several other European countries denouncing Georgia's proposed Transparency of Foreign Influence law.{{Cite web |last=Hunter |first=Lena |date=2024-05-10 |title=Denmark condemns draconian Georgian government |url=https://cphpost.dk/2024-05-10/news/politics/denmark-condemns-draconian-georgian-government/ |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=The Copenhagen Post |language=en-GB}} The Joint statement stated that the proposed law was "incompatible with European norms and values" and denounced the "anti western rhetoric" of Georgian authorities.{{Cite web |title=Nordic-Baltic statement on recent developments in Georgia |url=https://um.fi/statements/-/asset_publisher/6zHpMjnolHgl/content/nordic-baltic-statement-on-recent-developments-in-georgia-1/35732 |access-date=19 August 2024 |website=Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland}}

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In 2000, Georgian exports to Denmark amounted to $500.3 million, while Danish exports to Georgia totaled $2.771 billion. By 2010, Georgian exports increased to $5.14 billion, and Danish exports reached $15.077 billion.{{cite web|title=Bilateral relations|url=http://denmark.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=252&info_id=915|access-date=11 September 2011|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173340/http://denmark.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=252&info_id=915|url-status=live}}

More recent trade data between the two countries is as follows:https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/isdb_results/factsheets/country/details_georgia_en.pdf{{Cite web |title=Bilateral Trade in Goods by Industry and End-use Category |url=https://www.oecd.org/en/data/datasets/bilateral-trade-in-goods-by-industry-and-end-use-category.html#:~:text=Datasets-,Bilateral%20Trade%20in%20Goods%20by%20Industry%20and%20End-use%20Category,System%20(HS)%202017). |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=OECD |language=en}}

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.{{cite web|url= http://www.um.dk/en/menu/DevelopmentPolicy/DanishDevelopmentPolicyCountries/TheNeighbourhoodProgramme/Countries/Georgia/|title= Georgia in the Neighbourhood Programme 2008-2012|work= Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark|access-date= 14 February 2011|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110302013700/http://www.um.dk/en/menu/DevelopmentPolicy/DanishDevelopmentPolicyCountries/TheNeighbourhoodProgramme/Countries/Georgia/|archive-date= 2 March 2011}} During the war in 2008, Danish Red Cross sent 1 million DKK to the victims.{{cite web|title=Dansk hjælp til Georgien|url=http://web.drk.dk/sw87339.asp|access-date=11 September 2011|language=da|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402100000/http://web.drk.dk/sw87339.asp|archive-date=2 April 2012}} After the war in August 2008, Denmark increased aid to Georgia by 10 times.{{cite web|title=Bilateral Relations between Georgia and the Kingdom of Denmark|url=http://www.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?sec_id=286&lang_id=ENG|access-date=11 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110905012753/http://www.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?sec_id=286&lang_id=ENG|archive-date=5 September 2011}}{{cite web|title=Dansk bistand til Georgien tidobles|url=http://www.b.dk/verden/dansk-bistand-til-georgien-tidobles|work=Berlingske Tidende|access-date=11 September 2011|language=da|date=13 September 2008|archive-date=30 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930044650/http://www.b.dk/verden/dansk-bistand-til-georgien-tidobles|url-status=live}} Denmark assisted 71 million DKK to Georgia for the private sector and to democracy and human rights.{{cite web|title=Danmark giver 71 mio. kr. i genopbygnings- og udviklingsbistand til Georgian|url=http://www.ambkyiv.um.dk/da/menu/OmOs/Nyheder/DANMARKGIVER71MIOKRIGENOPBYGNINGSOGUDVIKLINGSBISTANDTILGEORGIEN.htm|publisher=Danish embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine|access-date=11 September 2011|language=da}}{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Entering its fourth phase in 2017, the Danish Neighbourhood Programme had an overall budget of DKK 860 million over five years, with approximately 30% allocated to Georgia. The programme aimed to contribute to the development of democratic societies with accountable public authorities and active civil societies.{{Cite web |title=EU's Eastern Neighbours |url=https://um.dk/en/danida/countries-and-regions/countries-regions/eu-neighbours |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=UM-ENEN |language=en}}

In February 2023, Denmark launched a new four-year project supporting peace and stabilization in Georgia. With an estimated budget of 27.12 million GEL, the programme focuses on training and strengthening Georgia’s defense and emergency service institutions.{{Cite web |title=Denmark launches a new “Peace and Stabilization Programme” in Georgia |url=https://georgien.um.dk/en/news-list-page/denmark-launches-a-new-peace-and-stabilization-programme-in-georgia |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=georgien.um.dk |language=en}}

In 2024, Denmark, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), initiated a four-year, $10.8 million project to promote an inclusive and green transition in Georgia and Moldova. Approximately $4.29 million is allocated to Georgia, focusing on enhancing environmental governance, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting renewable energy practices.{{Cite web |title=Denmark and UNDP work together to advance a green and sustainable future in the Eastern Neighbourhood |url=https://www.undp.org/eurasia/press-releases/denmark-and-undp-work-together-advance-green-and-sustainable-future-eastern-neighbourhood |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=UNDP |language=en}}

As of mid-2024, Denmark conducted a full review of its bilateral aid and assistance to Georgia. During this review, some planned activities and new programming support to Georgian authorities were put on hold, following the EU Council’s decision to review direct financial assistance to Georgia.{{Cite web |title=Denmark Fully Reviews Aid to Georgia, “Will Suspend Some Planned Activities and New Programming Support” |url=https://civil.ge/archives/618279 |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=Civil Georgia |language=en-US}}

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.{{cite news|title= Prime Minister Fogh Rasmussen visits Georgia|author= Staff writer|author-link= Staff writer|url= http://denmark.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=595&info_id=947|access-date= 14 February 2011|archive-date= 3 March 2016|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303202621/http://denmark.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=595&info_id=947}} Danish Foreign Minister Per Stig Møller met with Georgian opposition politicians in October 2009.{{cite news|title= Danish Foreign Minister held a meeting with Georgian parliamentary opposition|author= Staff writer|author-link= Staff writer|url= http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/22985.html|newspaper= Georgia Times|date= 6 October 2009|access-date= 14 February 2011|archive-date= 4 March 2016|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042150/http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/22985.html|url-status= live}} Per Stig Møller also visited Sukhumi, Abkhazia where he met Abkhazian Foreign Minister Sergey Shamba.{{cite news|title=Foreign Minister of Denmark visited Abkhazia|url=http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/23028.html|access-date=11 September 2011|newspaper=GeorgiaTimes|date=6 October 2009|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055613/http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/23028.html}} Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili visited Denmark for the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference meeting in Copenhagen.{{cite news|title=Saakashvili to visit Denmark|url=http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/27490.html|access-date=11 September 2011|date=14 December 2009|archive-date=2 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402011108/http://www.georgiatimes.info/en/news/27490.html|url-status=live}}

In April 2014, Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard visited Georgia, meeting with his counterpart Maia Panjikidze, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, and President Giorgi Margvelashvili. Discussions focused on political cooperation, economic trade, and regional security. Lidegaard reaffirmed Denmark’s support for Georgia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and its European and Atlantic integration aspirations.

In February 2018, Danish Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen traveled to Georgia, where he held meetings with senior officials, including President Giorgi Margvelashvili and Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili. The visit aimed to discuss and enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.

In May 2023, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen conducted a two-day official visit to Georgia. During this visit, he met with Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili. A significant highlight was the official opening of the Danish Embassy in Tbilisi, symbolizing Denmark's commitment to supporting Georgia's sovereignty and its European aspirations. Rasmussen also visited the Administrative Boundary Line to observe the ongoing challenges posed by Russian "borderization."

== See also ==

• Foreign relations of Denmark
• Foreign relations of Georgia
• Georgia-NATO relations
• Georgia-EU relations
• Accession of Georgia to the EU

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• {{cite web |title= Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Military Cooperation|url=http://www.mod.gov.ge/index.php?page=772&lang=1&type=0&Id=1364 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721030940/http://www.mod.gov.ge/index.php?page=772&lang=1&type=0&Id=1364 |archive-date=2011-07-21 |work=Ministry of Defence of Georgia |date= 26 June 2009|access-date=14 February 2011}}

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