Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to Danish King Frederik X on his accession to the throne. 

Xi said that China-Denmark relations have achieved rapid growth since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties 74 years ago, with bountiful cooperation results in various fields and the friendship between the peoples increasingly deepening.

He said he highly regards the development of China-Denmark relations, and is willing to work with King Frederik X to constantly elevate the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples.

Xi also sent regards and blessings to former Danish Queen Margrethe II who announced her abdication on Sunday. 

(With input from Xinhua)

(Cover: Danish King Frederik X waves to the crowd after a declaration of his accession to the throne by the Danish prime minister on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2024. /CFP)