Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb (L) shakes hands with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai during Hai's trip to Finland on Thursday and Friday. Photo: Vietnam+

Mr. Hai is in Helsinki on Thursday and Friday to meet with the Finnish Prime Minister and Economic Minister and to visit a number of technology facilities, such as the Finnish Environment Institute, Vaisala, and ABB. Stubb said Finland wants to enhance co-operation with Vietnam in all fields, especially in trade and investment, praising the development of bi-lateral co-operation in the last 40 years. Hai said Vietnam will create favourable conditions for Finnish enterprises to operate and invest in Vietnam. He thanked the Finnish government for supporting the Vietnamese community in Finland. The two sides agreed to boost bi-lateral co-operation by increasing delegation exchanges at all levels, enhancing mutual support in multi-lateral forums and international organisations, and encouraging their businesses to seek co-operation opportunities. Vietnam and Finland will co-operate closely in implementing development projects during the 2013-2016 term and planning future projects.