Ambassador's welcome
Welcome to the official website of the Royal Danish
Embassy in Budapest.
Some 30 years ago, I began my career in the
Danish Foreign Service as the Foreign Ministry's desk officer for Hungary.
Therefore, it was with particular pleasure that I assumed the post as Danish
Ambassador in Budapest from September 2024.
In the intervening period, I have dealt with
a number of Foreign Service responsibilities. I have had the pleasure of being posted
to Danish representations in New Delhi, Brussels and London, as well as served
as Ambassador in Zagreb and Baghdad. I have also headed the Foreign Ministry's
EU Law Department, and I hold more generally an in-depth knowledge of EU cooperation.
The primary task of the Embassy is to
represent Denmark by promoting Danish interests and increasing the knowledge about
Denmark. That is so not only in Hungary but also in Slovenia as I have the
privileged of serving as Danish Ambassador to Slovenia as well
A large number of Danish companies have
already established themselves in Hungary. In recent years, even more Danish
companies have found Hungarian partners with the assistance from the Embassy.
The commercial cooperation contributes to economic growth in both Denmark and
Hungary. The Embassy's commercial department stands ready with valuable
guidance on business opportunities in Hungary as well as Slovenia.
On this website, you will find information
about the Embassy. I encourage you to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn to learn
more about our activities.
Christian Thorning
Ambassador