PM meets with Swedish King

From left to right: Swedish King  Carl XVI Gustaf, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Spouse, and Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung. Photo: VGP

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At the meeting, King Carl XVI Gustaf applauded the Vietnamese leader’s visit to Sweden, affirming that this and the official one to Viet Nam by Crown Princess of Sweden Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree in early May have marked special milestones in the relationship between the two countries on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. 

He said he always keeps a good impression on the Vietnamese country and people during his visit to Viet Nam in 2004, adding that he admires the will of Vietnamese people and hails achievements that the Southeast Asian nation has achieved on its path of socio-economic development. 

The King affirmed that the Swedish Royal Family always supports stronger and more effective development between the two nations through multifaceted cooperation, and the partnership for sustainable development and innovation in both countries.

In turn, Phuc thanked the Swedish Royal family and Government for their warm welcome for the Vietnamese delegation, while conveying the invitation of Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong to the King and Queen to visit Viet Nam again. 

He affirmed that the Vietnamese people always treasure the friendship, valuable support of Swedish people for Viet Nam in the past and at present, stressing that Viet Nam highly valued the relations and multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries. 

 By Vien Nhu