Embassy of Denmark, Kyiv explained
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Kyiv (Danish: Danmarks ambassade i Kiev) is the diplomatic mission of Denmark in Ukraine.[1]
The embassy was also accredited to Georgia, until the establishment of a resident embassy in Tbilisi in 2022.[2]
History
Following the independence of Ukraine on 24 August 1991, Denmark recognized the latter on 31 December 1991. Formal diplomatic relations was established months later, on 12 February 1992.
As a result of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the embassy was closed on 22 February 2022[3] and reopened again on 2 May 2022.[4]
Previous Ambassadors
- Christian Faber-Rod (1992–1997)[5]
- Jorn Krogbeck (1997–2001)
- Martin Kofod (2001–2002)
- Christian Faber-Rod (2002–2005)
- Uffe Andersson Balslev (2005–2009)
- Michael Borg-Hansen (2009–2013) [6]
- Merete Juhl (2013–2017)
- Ruben Madsen (2017–2020)[7]
- Ole Egberg Mikkelsen (2020–)
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine . 2012-12-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120902191905/http://www.mfa.gov.ua/mfa/en/publication/content/1845.htm . 2012-09-02 . dead .
- https://agenda.ge/en/news/2022/1853
- Web site: Ukraine: Denmark shuts down embassy in Kiev over insecurity . 24 February 2022 .
- 1521049196274593792. DanishMFA. Denmark reopens the embassy in Kyiv.During his visit in Kyiv today, Danish FM @JeppeKofod raised the Danish flag…. 2 May 2022.
- http://www.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?sec_id=286&lang_id=ENG Bilateral Relations between Georgia and the Kingdom of Denmark
- http://mfa.gov.ua/en/about-ukraine/dip-in-ukraine/31 H.E. Mr. Michael Borg-Hansen Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
- Web site: President accepted credentials from ambassadors of Denmark, Afghanistan and Georgia . 8 September 2017 . Official website of the President of Ukraine . https://web.archive.org/web/20170913022947/http://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-prijnyav-virchi-gramoti-u-posliv-daniyi-afganistan-43178 . 2017-09-13 . 2018-05-13.