The state visit will focus on regional security and defence cooperation between Estonia and Denmark, building on the two countries’ strong historical ties. Key topics will include strengthening cyber defence, as well as the situation in Ukraine and ensuring comprehensive support for Ukraine. As Estonia holds the presidency of Nordic-Baltic cooperation this year—having just taken over the role from Denmark—the visit will also address further deepening cooperation in defence, digitalisation and the economy within the region, as well as opportunities for enhanced cultural cooperation.
The state visit of the Their Majesties reaffirms the close and long-standing friendship between Estonia and Denmark. In addition to geographical proximity, this relationship is founded on shared values, close regional cooperation, and collaboration within NATO, the European Union and the United Nations.
Denmark never recognised the annexation of the Baltic States by the Soviet Union and was among the first countries to restore diplomatic relations in August 1991. Denmark’s support was also of invaluable importance to Estonia’s accession to NATO and the European Union. At the time, Denmark was also one of the main and most active supporters and driving forces behind the Baltic defence-related projects (BALTPAT, BALTRON, BALTNET, BALDEFCOL).
Their Majesties the King and Queen will be accompanied on the visit by Denmark’s Minister of Defence, Troels Lund Poulsen, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen. King Frederik X last visited Estonia in 2018 as Crown Prince, Queen Margrethe II visited Estonia in 2019, the visit marked the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia and the 800th anniversary of the Danish flag, the Dannebrog.
NB! Media accreditation information for journalists interested in covering the visit
You are invited to cover the State Visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to Estonia on 27–28 January. Journalists wishing to cover the events of the state visit are kindly requested to accredit by Thursday, 22 January at 5:00 PM.
Accredited journalists will receive more detailed instructions by email no later than Monday, 26 January.
Please complete the following form:
https://forms.gle/BWSAd6cVJymKaf888
When completing the registration form, please specify which specific event(s) you wish to cover.
Please note that it is not possible for the same journalist to consecutively cover certain events, and that some events are subject to restricted access or coverage conditions.
Journalists covering the visit are requested to dress appropriately and formally for the occasion. For the state dinner, men are requested to wear a dark suit and women a long evening dress.
Official photos and video material of the state visit will be published here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/presidendikantselei/
