Speaking at the ceremony, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son affirmed that during her tenure, the ambassador has made important contributions to the mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, as well as the strong development of bilateral relations.
Bilateral ties have seen progress in various fields, from politics, science, technology to health and culture, he said, adding that Sweden has provided great assistance for Vietnam in poverty reduction and socio-economic development.
Recognising the importance of people-to-people connections, Ambassador Mawe has actively supported exchange programmes and opportunities for Vietnamese to pursue education in Sweden.
Expressing her honour to receive the most noble award of VUFO, Ambassador Mawe thanked VUFO and other Vietnamese agencies and partners for their efficient support to and cooperation with her, and affirmed that in any position, she will do her utmost to nurture the bilateral relations.
