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METRO SCENE BY JOY FONG

Netherland’s Amb Marion Derckx, Egypt’s Amb Ahmed Ezzat Hassan and
his spouse Mervat Alam and Sef Ljzermans

Vietnam’s Amb Ly Quoc Tuan, Farhana Saif and Bangladesh’s
Amb Asad Siam alongside their respective wives Vu Tam Dan and Farhana Saif

Te event was flled with good Swedish food and
drinks partnered with modern Swedish music. Fries adds,
“Te idea is that when people leave the event, they will
have an updated positive image of Sweden.”
Fries explains, “We are advanced in terms of
sustainability and technology, and also in social
responsibility. Sweden is a progressive country in terms
of environmental consciousness, gender equality, human
rights, free trade and international cooperation.”
A number of companies who share the core values
of Swedishness have partnered with the embassy for the
celebration.
Michael Klecheski and Susing Pineda Email joyfong@rocketmail.com • Photos Lorna LLanes

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