Denmark–Switzerland relations refers to the
current and historical relations between
Denmark and
Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
. Denmark has an embassy in
Bern
german: Berner(in)french: Bernois(e) it, bernese
, neighboring_municipalities = Bremgarten bei Bern, Frauenkappelen, Ittigen, Kirchlindach, Köniz, Mühleberg, Muri bei Bern, Neuenegg, Ostermundigen, Wohlen bei Bern, Zollikofen
, website ...
. Switzerland has an embassy in
Copenhagen, but only offers consular services from the Nordic Regional Consular Centre in
Stockholm
Stockholm () is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, largest city of Sweden as well as the List of urban areas in the Nordic countries, largest urban area in Scandinavia. Approximately 980,000 people liv ...
. Diplomatic relations between Denmark and Switzerland were established in 1945.
History
A treaty of Friendship, Trading
Commerce and Establishment between Denmark and Switzerland was signed on 10 February 1875. The first treaty between Denmark and Switzerland was signed on 10 December 1827. Another treaty was about
conscription
Conscription (also called the draft in the United States) is the state-mandated enlistment of people in a national service, mainly a military service. Conscription dates back to antiquity and it continues in some countries to the present day un ...
, signed on 10 February 1875. Before 1945, Switzerland was represented in Denmark, through a consulate in
Sweden
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, and a consulate general in Copenhagen. When diplomatic relations were established in 1945, Switzerland opened a legation in Copenhagen, and later an embassy.
On 22 June 1950, Denmark and Switzerland signed an agreement on air services. On 21 May 1954, a convention on
social insurance was signed. A agreement on road transport was signed in 1989. Switzerland also signed an agreement with
Faroe Islands.
Economic relations
Trade between Denmark and Switzerland is "developed". Danish exports to Switzerland amounted to 4.6 billion DKK, and Swiss export to Denmark amounted to 5 billion DKK.
State visits
In September 2002,
President of Switzerland
The president of the Swiss Confederation, also known as the president of the Confederation or colloquially as the president of Switzerland, is the head of Switzerland's seven-member Federal Council, the country's executive branch. Elected by t ...
Kaspar Villiger, visited Denmark and
Anders Fogh Rasmussen. After the meeting, Fogh Rasmussen said "I have had a good and constructive discussion with the Swiss President". In March 2008, Danish Foreign Minister
Per Stig Moeller visited Switzerland to meet Federal Councillor
Micheline Calmy-Rey.
See also
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Foreign relations of Denmark
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Foreign relations of Switzerland
References
External links
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Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
Bilateral relations of Switzerland