Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long receives Ambassador of Finland to Vietnam
On the afternoon of October 7, 2025, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long had a meeting with Pekka Voutilainen, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Vietnam, on the occasion of the Ambassador officially commencing his term of office in Vietnam from September 2025.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long congratulated Ambassador Pekka Voutilainen on his new assignment and expressed his confidence that, with more than three decades of experience in diplomacy, international trade, and development, the Ambassador will make significant contributions to advancing economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Finland to new heights.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long receives the Ambassador of Finland to Vietnam
Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long expressed his hope that both sides would work actively together to develop a cooperation program. He also proposed that Finland consider signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on economy, trade, and energy with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, preparing relevant contents for potential signing during upcoming high-level visits. The Ministry of Industry and Trade expects that economic, trade, and energy cooperation between Vietnam and Finland will continue to expand, leveraging the strengths of both sides.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long expressed his hope that both sides would work actively together to develop a cooperation program.
Agreeing with the proposal of Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long, Ambassador Pekka Voutilainen stated that Finland is recognized as a leading country in innovation technology, circular economy, clean energy solutions, energy efficiency, small modular nuclear reactors, and water and waste treatment. Meanwhile, Vietnam offers a favorable investment environment and great potential for renewable energy development, making it an attractive destination for Finnish investors. The Ambassador also suggested several potential areas for bilateral cooperation and introduced ongoing initiatives that Finland has been implementing in Vietnam in recent years.
