(VOVworld)- Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said Sweden is one of Vietnam’s important partners and has provided valuable support to Vietnam’s construction and development.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Camilla Mellander whose term comes to an end (Photo: VNA)

At Wednesday reception for the outgoing Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Camilla Mellander, the Prime Minister praised Sweden’s assistance for Vietnam in poverty reduction, health care, energy, judiciary, and rural development. He said Vietnam is improving its business climate to attract more investors including those from Sweden to boost bilateral economic ties. Ambassador Camilla Mellander highlighted the development of the Vietnamese-Swedish relationship and cooperation. She promised to contribute more to enhancing ties with Vietnam.