Denmark–Eritrea relations
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Denmark–Eritrea relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Eritrea. Denmark is represented in Eritrea through its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya,[1] and Eritrea is represented in Denmark through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.[2]
Diplomatic relations were established in 1993 and suffered a setback after Denmark decided to suspend development cooperation with Eritrea in January 2002 and close its embassy in June 2002.[3][4] After the Eritrean–Ethiopian War from 1998 to 2000, Denmark sent 320 soldiers to the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea to monitor a ceasefire in the border war.[5]
History
In 1950, Denmark and 15 other countries voted for a united Eritrea and Ethiopia under
Development assistance
Eritrea was chosen as a Danish programme country from 1993 to 1996, and again from 1999 to 2001. Denmark has been supporting Eritrea with counteracting land degradation. In 1996, Denmark contributed $35,000 through United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and in 1997, $111,000 through United Nations Truce Supervision Organization to Eritrea.[14] In 1996, Denmark assisted 112 million DKK to the agriculture sector,[15] and 80 million DKK to the education sector.[16] The total aid to the Eritrean agricultural programme amounted 112 million DKK. (US$15 million)[14] From 2001 to 2004, Denmark assisted Eritrea 36.60 million DKK for the justice sector.[17] In 2001, both countries agreed to develop the legal sector.[13] In 2001, Denmark donated $2.199 million to support the clearance of landmines in Eritrea.[18]
High level visits
In the
See also
References
- ^ "H.E. Geert Aagaard Andersen, New Danish Ambassador to Kenya". Government of Denmark, Danish embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). Archived from the original on 2 May 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- ^ "Embassy of Eritrea in Stockholm". Government of Eritrea. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ Africa analysis: the fortnightly bulletin on financial and political trends, 163–187. Africa Analysis Ltd. 1993. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
Eritrea and Denmark established diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level
- ^ a b "Danske mineryddere på vej hjem fra Eritrea". Politiken. 2 September 2002. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
- Jyllandsposten (in Danish). 4 April 2001. Archived from the originalon 5 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- ^ "Ethiopia, Eritrea to merge". Telegraph Herald. Vol. 14. Iowa. 3 December 1950. p. 4. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
Besides the United States, the sponsoring powers were Bolivia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, Greece, Liberia, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru
- ^ "Eritrean Rebels Have Non-Communist Support". The New York Times. 21 December 1987. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ "Eritrean Rebels to Form Own Rule, Separate From Ethiopian Government". The Washington Post. 30 May 1999. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ "Danmark åbner ambassade i Eritrea" (in Danish). NPINVESTOR. 1 July 1997. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ "'Front Load' Africa's Development, Say UN Humanitarian Aid Coordinators". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ISBN 1-85743-183-9. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- Jyllandsposten (in Danish). Archived from the originalon 2 October 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ ISBN 978-91-586-4064-1. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ a b United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification: Report from Denmark (PDF). April 2000. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 August 2003. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ "Bekendtgørelse om overenskomst af 17. november 1995 med Eritrea om dansk støtte til etablering af et nationalt skovfrøcenter i Eritrea under Landbrugsministeriet" (in Danish). Retsinformation. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- ^ "Bekendtgørelse om overenskomst af 26. april 1996 med Eritrea om dansk støtte til primær uddannelse i Eritrea" (in Danish). Retsinformation. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- DANIDA (in Danish). Archived from the originalon 1 October 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ISBN 1-56432-277-7. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ "Nyrups 65 års fødselsdag". Socialdemokraterne. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ^ "Eritrean president in talks with Danish prince, parliamentary defence committee". BBC Monitoring. 7 May 2001. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ^ "Eritrea: Danish foreign minister arrives in Asmara". BBC Monitoring. 22 April 2001. Retrieved 25 June 2011.