15/01/2022
30 years of Croatian-Danish relations and a much longer joint history
The Danish Embassy in Croatia congratulated Croatia on 30 years of international recognition and the establishment of diplomatic relations in a unique way
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the international recognition of the Republic of Croatia and the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in cooperation with Zagreb Design Studio Beton presented the Danish-Croatian logo, a sign of friendship, that will be used in all activities of the Danish Embassy in Croatia during 2022.
"The logo is a symbolic platform on which we want to further strengthen our relations. Most of the projects will be related to sustainable development and green transition, but also common historical and recent links in art and culture… ", said the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Republic of Croatia, Mr. Ole Frijs-Madsen and added:
"I congratulate Croatia on this day and pay tribute to its strength and perseverance to achieve the goals it set long ago, despite all the challenges this beautiful country has faced in the last 30 years. We Danes love to look to the future and always search for new solutions for a better and more prosperous life.
I am pleased to be in Croatia at a time when there - as never before - are vast opportunities for cooperation and strengthened partnerships. One of the main ways to strengthen our relations is in the development of technologies in the field of sustainability and green energy, to which we are bound by the commitments of the Paris Agreement and the recent COP26 in Glasgow. "
About history
Croatia and Denmark established their official diplomatic relations on January 15, 1992, but the friendship between the two peoples and their interaction throughout history has lasted much longer. We bring you just a few historically important dashes:
One of the most famous Danes in this region, who later called himself a Croat, or Salonitan, was Ejnar Dyggve, a renowned archaeologist, one of the main people responsible for researching the Roman Salona in the vicinity of Split. His research and rich documentation represents a substantial legacy in Croatian archaeology, history of architecture and urbanism on the Adriatic. Dyggve spent more than a decade in these areas with many trips to Croatia.
The importance of archaeology, but also building relations between the two countries is evidenced by the high level event in 2014, when the Danish Royal Couple visited Croatia. HM the Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II visited Solin, after which an agreement was signed to digitize the entire Dyggve legacy.
Another well-known Dane in Croatia who also left a mark is naval officer Vice Admiral Hans Birch Dahlerup. In 1848, at the invitation of Emperor Francis Joseph I, he came to Pula and became a commander of the Austrian Navy. Under his command, from 1849 to 1851, a thorough reorganization of the navy took place, within which in 1850 Pula was chosen as a port of war and the seat of the naval arsenal. Thus, Dahlerup left an indelible mark on the view of Pula, which then began to develop rapidly.
Moreover, when it comes to maritime affairs, it is interesting to mention that in the 15th century, the Croats helped the Danish king on his journey to the Holy Land. Historical sources tell us that the Danish King Erik of Pomerania travelled to the Croatian lands, then under the control of the Frankopan nobles, between 1424 and 1425, when, among other locations, he stopped in Senj and Dubrovnik.
