The Embassy of Viet Nam in Sweden and Latvia on January 11 organised a get-together themed Homeland Spring 2025 in Stockholm on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet), which falls late this month.

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The event was attended by Camilla Mellander, General Director of the Trade Policy at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and former Swedish Ambassador to Viet Nam, Ambassadors and representatives from ASEAN member states in Sweden, local friends and over 100 representatives from the Vietnamese community in Sweden and Latvia.

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Sweden and Latvia Tran Van Tuan extended New Year wishes to overseas Vietnamese people. He also informed them about Viet Nam's socio-economic development achievements in 2024.

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Tuan noted that in 2024, Viet Nam and Sweden celebrated the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations, marking a new chapter in their relationship. Numerous significant events took place in the capitals and various localities of both countries, especially the visit of Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan to Sweden in November, along with those by 23 other delegations from Vietnamese ministries, sectors, and localities to exchange experience and promote cooperation.

These visits further strengthened the close and trustful relationship between the two countries' leaders and people across all fields, he noted.

The Ambassador affirmed his commitment to enhancing Viet Nam - Sweden relations in various sectors, including exploring the potential for upgrading the partnership between the two countries.

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Tuan also praised the contributions of over 22,000 Vietnamese expatriates in Sweden and Latvia to both Viet Nam and their host countries in various fields, particularly in knowledge, trade, and investment.

He expressed his hope that in the Year of the Snake 2025, the Vietnamese community in the two countries will continue to uphold solidarity and mutual support, cherish their cultural values, and promote the Vietnamese language.

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Representatives of the Vietnamese community expressed their joy at participating in the celebration, which featured spectacular performances by artists from the community and traditional Vietnamese dishes./.

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