Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh (right) hosts a reception for outgoing Ambassador of Denmark Højlund Christensen on July 5. (Photo: baochinhphu.vn)Ambassador Christensen has left an imprint in Vietnam bypushing for Denmark-based LEGO Group to invest in Binh Duong, Minh said, addingthat what makes the LEGO project special is that it will use clean energy whichis well aligned with Vietnam’s priorities.
He further noted that following LEGO, another Danishrenowned company – Pandora – has pledged to pour 100 million USD into a jewelry-crafting facility also using renewable energy at the Vietnam –Singapore Industrial Park 3 (VSIP3) in Binh Duong.
Minh expected both projects will not only pavethe way for a new wave of investment into those using the renewables inVietnam but also help the country attract value chain investors.
With his competency, experience and passion, AmbassadorChristensen has played a significant part in expanding the long-standingfriendly relations and cooperation between the two peoples throughouthis mission in Vietnam, the Deputy PM said.
He particularly underscored the Danish Ambassador’s role infostering the effective implementation of the two countries’ joint EnergyPartnership Programme from 2017 – 2022.
The foreign diplomat expressedhis affection for Vietnam’s nature and people during his four-year term ofoffice.
He also thanked the Government of Vietnam for facilitating LEGOGroup’s goal to build its first carbon-neutral factory.
Denmark was among the first in the Europe establishing diplomaticties with Vietnam (November 1975). It was also the first North European countryto lift the bilateral ties with Vietnam to a comprehensive partnership.
It has remained among Vietnam’s largest ODA providers foryears, whose projects mainly focused on enhancing climate resilience./.
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