Promoting trade and investment cooperation between Vietnam and Sweden

On the afternoon of June 3, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang received Mr. Johan Ndisi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Vietnam, for a working exchange.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang received Mr. Johan Ndisi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Vietnam. (Photo: Jackie Chan)

At the reception, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang expressed her belief that with his experience and deep understanding of the region, Ambassador Johan Ndisi will continue to make many positive contributions to further promoting the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.

The Deputy Minister said that 2024 marked the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sweden. Vietnam always attaches importance to consolidating and developing good cooperative relations with Sweden. The State and people of Vietnam never forget and always appreciate the friendship, support and valuable assistance that the Royal Family, Government and people of Sweden have given to Vietnam in the past struggle for independence and national reunification and the current process of national construction and development.

Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang said that the Vietnamese people always appreciate the sentiments and valuable assistance that Sweden has given Vietnam in the struggle for independence. (Photo: Thanh Long)

Over the past five decades, the close relationship has been continuously consolidated and developed in depth, and bilateral cooperation has been increasingly diversified. The two sides have maintained high-level exchanges and contacts, successfully organized many visits at all levels, closely coordinated and supported each other in multilateral forums.

In addition, Vietnam is increasingly becoming an attractive destination for Swedish businesses and tourists. Currently, many large Swedish businesses are investing and operating effectively in Vietnam such as Ericsson, IKEA..., which is a testament to the development in economic cooperation between the two countries.

Agreeing with the Deputy Minister's opinion, Ambassador Johan Ndisi said that he had learned about the country and people of Vietnam and witnessed the strong development of Vietnam-Sweden relations in all fields. The regular exchange of delegations has contributed significantly to consolidating the political foundation, enhancing mutual understanding and trust, creating new momentum for the bilateral relations to develop more deeply, practically and effectively in the coming time.

Ambassador Johan Ndisi said that the two countries really need to promote cooperation, especially in trade and investment. (Photo: Jackie Chan)

The Ambassador said that in the context of the world facing many difficulties, the two countries need to promote cooperation, especially in trade and investment, to diversify the market, contributing to maintaining stability and sustainable development of each country. He believes that more and more Swedish enterprises will come to Vietnam to seek cooperation and business opportunities.

On this occasion, Ambassador Johan Ndisi expressed his gratitude to the Deputy Minister and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their regular support of the Swedish Embassy in its activities in Vietnam. At the end of the meeting, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and Ambassador Johan Ndisi agreed to maintain regular coordination between units of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Swedish Embassy in Hanoi, contributing to promoting and bringing the relationship between the two countries to a new height.

Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang took a souvenir photo with Mr. Johan Ndisi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Vietnam and delegates attending the meeting. (Photo: Jackie Chan)

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