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.”
