New Ambassador of Denmark accredited in Uzbekistan














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Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov received the newly appointed Ambassador of Denmark, Jesper Vahr, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.
"Received the credentials of Denmark’s newly appointed Ambassador to Uzbekistan H.E. Jesper Vahr, – the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan wrote in his telegram-channel. – We had a productive discussion exploring numerous opportunities to strengthen our bilateral ties, including enhanced cooperation, facilitating economic ties, and more.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stands ready to working together to unlock the full potential of our partnership. Wishing Mr. Ambassador a successful tenure in our country".
Diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and Denmark were officially established on January 25, 1992. Denmark was the first European country to establish diplomatic ties with Uzbekistan.
The newly appointed ambassador, Jesper Vahr, is 62 years old and a seasoned career diplomat. Throughout his extensive diplomatic career, he has held various positions within the central apparatus of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as in Danish embassies abroad. His previous postings include ambassadorial roles in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Israel, Malaysia, and Iran. Since 2024, he has also served as the Ambassador of Denmark to Russia.
Jesper Vahr succeeds Jakob Henningsen, who was accredited as Head of the Danish Diplomatic Mission to Uzbekistan during 2024–2025.