(VOVworld) - The Danish Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam – Denmark Friendship Association presented awards to winners of the writing contest “Denmark in Your Eyes” in Hanoi on Monday.

Pham Tam Dan, first winner (Photo: tienphong.vn)

Pham Tam Dan, a ninth-grade student at Nguyen Sieu private school, won first prize with a two-week scholarship program at Niels Brock business school in Copenhagen.

Tran Hong Ha, Chairman of the Vietnam-Denmark Friendship Association, said the contest is a practical event to celebrate 45 years of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.

Most of the candidates do not have opportunities to visit Denmark, but they have rich knowledge about the Danish culture, people, and life.

He described the youngsters as the best diplomats for cooperation between the two nations, especially in energy, environment, climate change, and green growth.

Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Charlotte Laursen took this occasion to announce the establishment of a network for Vietnamese and Danish alumni, which will host culture, education, and business events.