The Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden has hosted a New Year get-together to welcome the Year of the Goat in the lunar calendar, with the participation of overseas Vietnamese people and students living and studying in the country.

Addressing the event, Ambassador Tran Van Hinh reviewed the achievements that Vietnam gained last year, praising significant contributions of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) worldwide, including those in Sweden, to the homeland’s development.

He stressed that the Party and State always consider overseas Vietnamese communities are an indispensable part of the Vietnamese nation.

The diplomat wished the Vietnamese community in Sweden a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.

Previously, on February 10, the embassy also organised a meeting with Swedish friends in honour of the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).

Participants praised Vietnam’s achievements in its renewal process and national construction. They also expressed their hope that the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Sweden will be further stepped up in the future.-VNA