Offices
Political/Economic Section
The combined Political/Economic Section is responsible for the conduct of bilateral relations with the Danish Government on political and economic policy matters. The Section also works with the Danish Government on the full range of transatlantic issues. In addition, the Section ensures that U.S. Department of State and other U.S. government agencies are aware of significant political and economic developments, including domestic developments in Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Another responsibility is to coordinate U.S. and Danish positions with respect to multilateral fora.
The Political/Economic Section maintains official contact with Danish government departments, members of parliament, political parties and the devolved Faroes and Greenland Home Rule governments as well as interested non-governmental organizations. These contacts are used to advocate policy consistent with U.S. interests, assess the degree of support for U.S. policies, and maximize cooperation with the Danish Government in areas of mutual concern.
Some of the specific issues handled by the Political/Economic Section include:
- Bilateral and multilateral trade policy
- Civil aviation
- Biotechnology
- Chemicals
- Financial issues
- Development assistance coordination
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Maritime affairs
- Information Technology and Telecommunications
- Missile Defense
- NATO and ESDP
- International Peacekeeping and Security Issues
- Labor affairs
- Law enforcement coordination
- Human rights
- Trafficking in Persons
- Counter-terrorism, including terrorism financing
- Religious freedom
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