Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested Vietnam and Sweden expandcooperation in various realms during his reception for Swedish Foreign Minister MargotWallström in Hanoi on November 22.
Vietnam and Sweden should further their collaboration in education-training,science-technology, green technology, smart urban development and supportindustry, he said.
Hailing the effective operation of many Swedish enterprises in Vietnam likeEricsson, ABB and Electrolux, PM Phuc said Vietnam prioritises electronics,automobile spare part manufacturing, and food and beverage processing.
Therefore, Vietnam welcomes the upcoming visit by a delegation of leadingSwedish enterprises to Vietnam to scope out investment and businessopportunities in these fields, the leader stressed.
He commented on the healthy growth of bilateral trade over the past time, whichstood at 1 billion USD in the first ten months of this year, urging competentagencies of both countries to create favourable conditions for their businessesto step up exchanges and cooperation in order to soon double the figure.
The PM also called on Sweden to encourage the EU to soon sign and ratify theVietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement to facilitate trade links between Vietnam andSweden.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Sweden diplomatic tiesin 2019, PM Phuc asked the two countries’ foreign ministries to join hands to successfullyorganise visits and cultural, tourism and trade and investment promotionactivities.
Vietnam always treasures and continuously consolidates the long-standingrelationship and multi-faceted cooperation with Sweden, he affirmed.
In reply, Margot Wallström said Sweden wishes to be good friend and atrustworthy partner of Vietnam, appealing to the two countries to intensifytheir comprehensive cooperation, especially through high-level visits.
Expressing her impressions on Vietnam’s outstanding development, the minister saidSwedish firms hope Vietnam to maintain the growth rate to make it easier fortheir investment.
She congratulated Vietnam on its successful hosting of activities within the APECYear 2017, hailing Vietnam’s support for trade liberalisation.
The minister used the occasion to share losses caused by natural disasters andclimate change in Vietnam, saying Sweden wishes to cooperate with the country inthis sphere.-VNA
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