Novo Nordisk praised for boosting bilateral ties

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PUBLISHED: 8 Feb 2025 at 04: 00

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Bigger and better: Enrico Cañal Bruland, left, GM of Novo Nordisk Pharma Thailand, and Danish Ambassador Danny Annan cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the company’s newly renovated and enlarged office to support its business expansion in Thailand. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)
Bigger and better: Enrico Cañal Bruland, left, GM of Novo Nordisk Pharma Thailand, and Danish Ambassador Danny Annan cut the string to mark the beginning of the company’s recently renovated and enlarged business to support its business development in Thailand. ( Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut )

As the two nations prepare to enjoy the 170th anniversary of developing relationships in 2028, Danish Ambassador to Thailand Danny Annan praised Novo Nordisk monday for its commitment to care, technology, and strengthening Thai-Danish relationships.

Mr. Annan highlighted the importance of the Thai company of Novo Nordisk, a leading international medical business, because it is fueled by a strong sense of social responsibility as well as medicinal quality.

The ambassador noted its focus on prevention and healthy lifestyles, recalling his participation in Novo Nordisk’s health-focused initiatives in Thailand.

The two countries ‘ enduring historical ties, which date back to 1621, were also cited by Mr. Annan. He noted that Thailand and Denmark have been in diplomatic contact for more than 160 years. Beyond just official diplomatic efforts, he emphasized that Thai businesses in Denmark as well as those from Novo Nordisk, play a significant role in strengthening bilateral ties.

Novo Nordisk has always stood out as a remarkable Danish company with a lot of values, he said, not only because it produces top-notch pharmaceuticals but because it also operates with its heart in the right place.

Mr Annan pointed out the significant people-to-people connections between Denmark and Thailand. He shared that Thai-Danish marriages are the second most common in Denmark after Danish-Danish unions, with around 40, 000 Thais living in Denmark and around 46, 000 Danes residing in Thailand.