Danish foreign minister to visit Iran

Kristian Jensen scheduled to arrive on 5 January 2016

The foreign minister, Kristian Jensen, has announced that he will be paying an official visit to Iran on 4 and 5 January 2016. A delegation of Danish businesspeople will accompany him on the trip.

Jensen has expressed excitement about the trip. “I look forward to visiting Iran,” he said.

“I believe there is great potential for developing and strengthening Danish-Iranian relations further.”

Iran’s Moment
The visit comes at a time when the whole world’s attention is focused on Iran.

Assuming it complies with the conditions laid out in the recent nuclear agreement, the commercial and political possibilities are endless.

Key Concerns
For Jensen, the trip will be an opportunity to focus on two key areas: strengthening economic relations between the two countries, and discussing Iran’s key role in the politics of the MENA region, including Syria.

“Increased trade will lead to growth and employment in both Denmark and Iran,” he said.

“Moreover, it can contribute to a closer dialogue between Iran and Denmark, including one on human rights and the broader development in the Middle East.”




  • Today is 10 years from Copenhagen terrorist attack

    Today is 10 years from Copenhagen terrorist attack

    On February 14 and 15, the last terrorist attack took place in Denmark. Another episode occurred in 2022, but in that case, there was no political motive behind it

  • Enter Christiania: how the Freetown works

    Enter Christiania: how the Freetown works

    We all know Christiania and have been there at least once. But how does the Freetown work? How are decisions made? Can a person move there? Is there rent or bills to pay? British journalist Dave Wood wrote a reportage on Christiania for The Copenhagen Post.

  • The struggles of Asian women in Denmark’s labour market

    The struggles of Asian women in Denmark’s labour market

    Isha Thapa unfolds her research “An Analysis on the Inclusivity and Integration of South Asian Women in High-Skilled Jobs within the Danish Labor Market”. Thapa describes the systemic and social challenges these women face, ranging from barriers in social capital to cultural integration.

  • Parents in Denmark reject social media monitoring 

    Parents in Denmark reject social media monitoring 

    Most parents in Denmark reject using social media parental controls despite knowing about them. A new study questions the effectiveness of these tools in ensuring children’s online safety.

  • Analysis: we need a different education system for international children in Denmark

    Analysis: we need a different education system for international children in Denmark

    Data analyst Kelly Draper Rasmussen highlights that Denmark sees peaks in international migration during early childhood and high school years. However, with only one international education option, many families are forced to leave to secure different opportunities for their children.

  • Danish Refugee Council to lay off up to 2,000 staff

    Danish Refugee Council to lay off up to 2,000 staff

    After the anticipation from The Copenhagen Post, a press release by DRC has confirmed the plan to lay off thousands of employees in response to the recent halt of foreign aid spending by the Trump administration.