Vietnamese Delegation Visits Sweden to Discuss Broader Cooperation
A high-level Communist Party of Vietnam delegation visited Sweden from November 7 to 11, 2026, meeting with political parties, Stockholm city officials, Stockholm University and Ericsson to discuss party exchanges, urban governance, research cooperation and 5G applications.
From November 7 to 11, 2026, Trịnh Văn Quyết, a member of the Communist Party of Vietnam's Politburo, a secretary of its Central Committee and head of its Central Commission for Propaganda and Education, led a high-level party delegation on a visit to Sweden. The delegation met with leaders of Sweden's Social Democratic Party, Communist Party and Stockholm City Council, and visited Stockholm University and Ericsson.
Trịnh Văn Quyết poses for a photo with Morgan Johansson, a representative of Sweden's Social Democratic Party.（VietVance）
During a meeting with Morgan Johansson, a representative of Sweden's Social Democratic Party, Trịnh Văn Quyết proposed stronger exchanges between the parties and parliaments, sharing experience in national governance and economic development alongside social welfare, and advancing cooperation in science, technology, innovation, education and healthcare. The two sides agreed to increase exchanges on international issues of shared concern, coordinate at multilateral forums and support the peaceful settlement of disputes.
In talks with Stockholm City Council President Olle Burell, Trịnh Văn Quyết proposed stronger cooperation between Stockholm and Vietnamese cities on urban planning, smart cities, digital transformation and the green transition. Olle Burell said Stockholm was willing to host Vietnamese officials to study and exchange experience in urban governance.
Trịnh Văn Quyết presents a commemorative gift to Stockholm City Council President Olle Burell.（VietVance）
The delegation also discussed with Stockholm University the creation of a network of young researchers from the two countries and scholarships for Vietnamese researchers to conduct research in Sweden. In talks with Ericsson, Trịnh Văn Quyết proposed that the company expand its investment in Vietnam, combine technology transfer with workforce training, and explore 5G applications in industrial production and smart port operations in Hải Phòng and Đà Nẵng. Ericsson executives said they were willing to work with Vietnamese partners to study broader 5G applications.
The Vietnamese delegation learns about technology at Ericsson.（VietVance）
During the visit, the delegation also held talks with representatives of Sweden's Communist Party and met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden and members of the local Vietnamese community. Trịnh Văn Quyết said he hoped the embassy would continue to protect the community's lawful rights and interests and connect Vietnamese intellectuals in Sweden with research institutions, universities, businesses and localities in Vietnam.
Source: VietVance
