National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân (R) receives Swedish Ambassador to Việt Nam Pereric Hogberg yesterday. During a reception for Swedish Ambassador to Việt Nam Pereric Hogberg yesterday, the top legislator applauded the Swedish Government’s efforts to encourage and support Swedish enterprises’ investment in Việt Nam, affirming that Sweden is an important trade partner of Việt Nam. For his part, Hogberg agreed with the host’s suggestion to hasten EU approval of a free trade agreement with Việt Nam in 2017 and recognise the country’s market economy status. Earlier the same day, the NA Chairwoman received Hungarian Ambassador to Việt Nam Ory Csaba. The ambassador said his country wished to develop relations with Việt Nam, including expanding co-operation and establishing ties among the two countries’ localities.

Source: Viet Nam News February 18, 2017 01:45 UTC