Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Pekka Hyvonen has received the Friendship Order from the Vietnamese Government for his contributions to boosting friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.

Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son handed over the distinction to Ambassador Pekka Hyvonen at a ceremony in Hanoi on July 27.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Pekka Hyvonen affirmed his intention to continue contributing to developing friendship and cooperation between Finland and Vietnam in the future./.