Denmark–Portugal relations


Denmark–Portugal relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Portugal. Denmark has an embassy in Lisbon. Portugal has an embassy in Copenhagen. Both countries are members of the European Union and NATO. In 1984, Queen Margrethe II visited Portugal. In 2008, Danish exports to Portugal amounted 2,5 billion DKK, and Portuguese exports to Denmark amounted 2,3 billion DKK.

History

In 1701 to 1714, Denmark and Portugal fought against each other in the War of the Spanish Succession. In the Napoleonic Wars, Denmark joined France in the war against the United Kingdom, Austria, Spain and Portugal.
On 14 December 1896, a treaty was signed between Denmark and Portugal, establishing diplomatic relations.