Ambassador of Denmark to the Philippines and Palau | Former EU Spec.Rep. | Tweets on Geopolitics, Indo-Pacific and Asia | Tweets are strictly my private opinion
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Philippine Defence Secretary GIBO Teodoro PH at the 2026 Paris Defense and Strategy Forum with an inspiring call for Indo-Pacific/European cross regional convergence - and a kind reference to our cooperation @ 18:00 facebook.com/watch/?v=142168… 🇵🇭🇪🇺🇩🇰
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15 years ago, the #Tohoku #Tsunami struck #Higashi-Matushima with unprecedented ferocity. Today, I participated in the city’s remembrance ceremony, where I gave a speech focussing on the loved ones lost and the tireless efforts of those who participated in the rescue work and rebuilt the city. The Embassy’s efforts to support the children of Higashi-Matushima soon after the disaster helped build a special bond with #Denmark, which remains strong even today. Meanwhile, a vibrant community has risen along the coast. Today’s ceremony was thus a testament to the dignity, courage, and determination of the people of Higashi-Matushima.
Today, we all remembered what should not be forgotten.
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By choosing to focus our efforts in Helmand - Denmark - amongst all allied nations, suffered the most casualties per capita in Afghanistan in our commitment to defend an ally following the 9/11 attacks.
In Afghanistan I heard the screams of children, the sobs of parents, the cries of soldiers. And I buried the dead.
May the sacrifices of the Danish military and civilian personal that chose to serve a cause larger than themselves in Afghanistan never be forgotten. Their legacy shall live strong.
From sea power to industrial power: Shipbuilding can spark a Filipino industrial revolution philstar.com/opinion/2025/11… via @Philstar.com
Condemning the continued dangerous Chinese maneuvers against Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea. Reiterating call for peaceful settlement of disputes according to the law of the seas and #UNCLOS.
Deeply concerned at the continuing Chinese assaults on Filipino crews with water cannons within the Philippine EEZ. All parties should respect UNCLOS and its 2016 tribunal award. inquirer.net/455235/ph-ship-…
Deeply concerned at #China’s plans to establish a so-called “National Nature Reserve” at Scarborough Reef and call on all parties to respect the 2016 #UNCLOS Tribunal’s unanimous decision that Filipino fishermen have the right to traditional fishing at #Scarborough Reef.
#ChineseCoastGuard suffered man overboard while shadowing #Philippine vessel BRP Suluan. Hope he was found. Underlines how dangerous the unsafe #Chinese passages, threatening maneuvers and near or full collisions in the #WestPhilippineSea are.
Improving doing business is key to bringing better jobs and higher wages to Filipino workers 🇵🇭🇩🇰🇪🇺opinion.inquirer.net/184690/…
#China continues to put innocent civilians at sea at risk through the use of water canons and dangerous manuvers - this time against 🇵🇭 scientific vessels in the #SouthChinaSea. All nations should respect the Law of the Sea and the 2016 UNCLOS arbitrational award to Philippines.
Happy and proud to have used "West Philippine Sea" since my arrival in the #Philippines. Nice to see Google recognising the 2016 UNCLOS arbitral award by adopting the name.
"West is Philippines"
#WestPhilippineSea #SouthChinaSea #2016Award #GoogleMaps
Great day for the Philippines. FATF may sound arcane, but the lifting is very helpful for OWS, foreigners living in 🇵🇭, the financial sector and investors.
BREAKING. After more than 3 years, the Philippines has finally exited the “grey list” of Paris-based watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which commended the country for plugging all the holes in its defenses against dirty money and terrorism financing.
FATF noted how POGO ban contributed to PH’s removal from grey list.
“PH is now actively combating the risk of dirty money flowing through casinos in the country. Offshore gaming operators have been closed and casino junkets are now closely scrutinized.” | @ipcigaral
Deeply concerned at #China’s continued aggressive actions against Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea. China’s actions undermine the Law of the Seas, UNCLOS and maritime safety. 🇵🇭🇩🇰 #InternationalLaw
Great meetings between the #Philippines and #Denmark today. Two souls, one mind on key international principles and challenges. Thank you @SecManalo for sharing your insights!
Met with @michaelaastrup and members of the Danish Foreign Policy Council. We discussed regional & global issues and cooperation between 🇵🇭 & 🇩🇰, including within ASEAN & with EU towards a
#RulesBasedInternationalOrder & upholding #RuleOfLaw, esp the #UNCLOS & #2016ArbitralAward.
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Another sad day for #democracy. Political violence in all its manifestations must stop. 🇩🇰🇺🇸
PM Frederiksen:
“Horrified to hear the news of shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania. Such political violence is completely unacceptable and has no place in our societies. My thoughts are with @RealDonaldTrump and his loved ones and with the families of the killed and the wounded.”
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Welcome news! Congratulations to @AttyLeiladeLima on her acquittal.
However, slow justice is only half justice as I learnt as criminal attorney. One would hope that the verdict gives reason for reflection on how the justice system may improve. #RuleofLaw #Philippines 🇩🇰🇵🇭🇪🇺
DE LIMA IS FREE
BREAKING: Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Branch 206 acquits Leila de Lima of her remaining drug charge. The former senator is now free from all her drug cases filed during the Duterte administration.
Story soon on rplr.co/philippines.
#China's dangerous actions in the #SouthChinaSea has damaged vessels and left 🇵🇭 officials injured. China’s so-called ‘#CoastGuard Regulation’ marks yet another escalation that undermines international law including #UNCLOS. eeas.europa.eu/eeas/south-ch…
Fordømmer på det kraftigste overfaldet på #MetteFrederiksen, og håber, hun kommer sig hurtigt. Et angreb på dansk #demokrati og folkestyre. Da @AndersFoghR blev angrebet i 2003, stod flere klar til at forsvare det. Håber alle nu forstår sagens alvor - uanset politisk ståsted.
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🇵🇭 Pres. @bongbongmarcos certainly clear in his support for #InternationalLaw incl. #UNCLOS and the binding 2016 arbitral award, condemning of the use of “force” and “coercive” action, protecting access to the high seas for all and rejecting any “hierarchy amongst nations”.
