As an ambassador who has lived, worked and has special affection for Vietnam for many years, Ms. Ann Måwe said that she was particularly impressed by two things during her term in Hanoi: the young generation always looking forward and the traditional Tet atmosphere in Hanoi.
Ms. Ann Måwe (Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam)
"After many years living with my family in Vietnam, I find this a wonderful country. I love the food, the nature and everything... Vietnamese people are always full of smiles," said the Swedish ambassador.
She proudly recalled the diplomatic history: Sweden was the first country in Europe to establish relations with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam during the war in Vietnam (1969). In 2024, Vietnam and Sweden will celebrate 55 years of diplomatic cooperation.
Having come to Vietnam since her youth and living and working in Hanoi in recent years, Ambassador Ann Måwe said she has witnessed Vietnam growing and changing every day.
30 years ago, in her opinion, Vietnam was a poor country, people's lives were still full of deprivation.
And 30 years later, Vietnam has become a different country: more developed, more prosperous, millions of people have escaped poverty.
Ms. Ann Måwe at a community program in Da Nang, Quang Nam at the end of 2023 - Photo: BD
Ms. Ann donates helmets to children in Hoi An (Quang Nam) in 2023 - Photo: BD
She affirmed: "I firmly believe that Vietnam will succeed because of the human factor. You have a generation of young people full of energy. I feel that in every Vietnamese person there is hidden great inner strength, power and especially confidence and optimism about the future.
They always look forward. During my term as ambassador, I will bring information about the investment environment in Vietnam to businesses in Sweden and vice versa, information about Sweden to the Vietnamese people.
Recently, I have noticed that the Vietnamese Government has paid great attention to the environment and gender equality, two areas that need more focus to ensure sustainable development," said Ms. Ann.
In her memory, the time of Tet in Vietnam is very memorable. That is when the streets are bustling and full of colors, people pour out to shop with the hope of a good new year.
She often puts her work aside, spends time cycling to see Hanoi, and experiences the traditional Tet holiday with her Vietnamese friends in their families.
Ms. Ann Måwe (Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam)
Ms. Ann Måwe (Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam)
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