F-M Mellbin

Ambassador of Denmark to the Philippines and Palau | Former EU Spec.Rep. | Tweets on Geopolitics, Indo-Pacific and Asia | Tweets are strictly my private opinion

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

Philippine Defence Secretary GIBO Teodoro PH at the 2026 Paris Defense and Strategy Forum with an inspiring call for Indo-Pacific/European cross regional convergence - and a kind reference to our cooperation @ 18:00 https://t.co/dg3wg0ABs7 🇵🇭🇪🇺🇩🇰

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

15 years ago, the #Tohoku #Tsunami struck #Higashi-Matushima with unprecedented ferocity. Today, I participated in the city’s remembrance ceremony, where I gave a speech focussing on the loved ones lost and the tireless efforts of those who participated in the rescue work and rebuilt the city. The Embassy’s efforts to support the children of Higashi-Matushima soon after the disaster helped build a special bond with #Denmark, which remains strong even today. Meanwhile, a vibrant community has risen along the coast. Today’s ceremony was thus a testament to the dignity, courage, and determination of the people of Higashi-Matushima.

Today, we all remembered what should not be forgotten.

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

By choosing to focus our efforts in Helmand - Denmark - amongst all allied nations, suffered the most casualties per capita in Afghanistan in our commitment to defend an ally following the 9/11 attacks.

In Afghanistan I heard the screams of children, the sobs of parents, the cries of soldiers. And I buried the dead.

May the sacrifices of the Danish military and civilian personal that chose to serve a cause larger than themselves in Afghanistan never be forgotten. Their legacy shall live strong.

[Denmark MFA 🇩🇰 @DanishMFA]

Joint statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom 👇

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

@kajakallas Please correct - not "defended" a peaceful transition!!

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

South China Sea: Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent dangerous actions. https://t.co/4Hlr9PrfNT

[DFA Philippines 🇵🇭 @DFAPHL]

[1/2] Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro convened Ambassadors and representatives of 37 countries in a forum at the DFA headquarters to discuss ways to strengthen maritime security and the rule of law in the maritime domain on 13 November 2025.

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

From sea power to industrial power: Shipbuilding can spark a Filipino industrial revolution https://t.co/mTBcUpJloj via @Philstar.com

[ABS-CBN News @ABSCBNNews]

LOOK: Aerial footage of how China Coast Guard vessel 21559 intentionally rammed BRP Datu Pagbuaya during a maritime patrol in the West Philippine Sea. | via @JervisManahan

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

Condemning the continued dangerous Chinese maneuvers against Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea. Reiterating call for peaceful settlement of disputes according to the law of the seas and #UNCLOS.

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

Deeply concerned at the continuing Chinese assaults on Filipino crews with water cannons within the Philippine EEZ. All parties should respect UNCLOS and its 2016 tribunal award. https://t.co/EXoWFeRfxV

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

Deeply concerned at #China’s plans to establish a so-called “National Nature Reserve” at Scarborough Reef and call on all parties to respect the 2016 #UNCLOS Tribunal’s unanimous decision that Filipino fishermen have the right to traditional fishing at #Scarborough Reef.

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

#ChineseCoastGuard suffered man overboard while shadowing #Philippine vessel BRP Suluan. Hope he was found. Underlines how dangerous the unsafe #Chinese passages, threatening maneuvers and near or full collisions in the #WestPhilippineSea are.

[PTVph @PTVph]

LOOK: Photos show the damage sustained by China Coast Guard vessel 3104 after it was rammed by a Chinese PLA Navy warship during an incident near Scarborough Shoal earlier this morning, Aug. 11.

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[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

Improving doing business is key to bringing better jobs and higher wages to Filipino workers 🇵🇭🇩🇰🇪🇺https://t.co/h9jh2oA7rQ

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

#China continues to put innocent civilians at sea at risk through the use of water canons and dangerous manuvers - this time against 🇵🇭 scientific vessels in the #SouthChinaSea. All nations should respect the Law of the Sea and the 2016 UNCLOS arbitrational award to Philippines.

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

Happy and proud to have used "West Philippine Sea" since my arrival in the #Philippines. Nice to see Google recognising the 2016 UNCLOS arbitral award by adopting the name.
"West is Philippines"
#WestPhilippineSea #SouthChinaSea #2016Award #GoogleMaps

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Heartbreaking scenes from Sumy this morning as residents gathered for Palm Sunday only to be met by Russian missiles.

Horrific example of Russia intensifying attacks while Ukraine has accepted an unconditional ceasefire.

My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people today.

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

Great day for the Philippines. FATF may sound arcane, but the lifting is very helpful for OWS, foreigners living in 🇵🇭, the financial sector and investors.

[Inquirer @inquirerdotnet]

BREAKING. After more than 3 years, the Philippines has finally exited the “grey list” of Paris-based watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which commended the country for plugging all the holes in its defenses against dirty money and terrorism financing.

FATF noted how POGO ban contributed to PH’s removal from grey list.

“PH is now actively combating the risk of dirty money flowing through casinos in the country. Offshore gaming operators have been closed and casino junkets are now closely scrutinized.” | @ipcigaral

[F-M Mellbin @AmbMellbin]

Deeply concerned that #China continues to carry out dangerous aerial maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea. These actions violate international law and put lives at risk. Call on all parties to respect freedom of the skies, #UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award. 🇵🇭🇩🇰

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

First meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi

The EU is ready to continue with dialogue in selected areas, such as trade, economic affairs & climate change

I also highlighted that China’s export of dual-use goods fuels Russia’s war against Ukraine, and that it should stop