"The comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Denmark has continued to deepen and is moving towards a higher level in the new decade," said Ambassador Deng.

"The arrival of two giant pandas to Denmark is the best interpretation of the long-standing friendship between China and Denmark. And I believe the friendship between the two peoples will strengthen even further," She added.

Wednesday's opening also saw the kick-start of the Sino-Denmark Giant Panda joint research cooperation project.