Hanoi, June 12 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to Sweden from June 12 to 14 at the invitation of his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson is expected to inject new momentum into the Vietnam - Sweden relationship, towards further deepening the bilateral ties. Enduring friendship foundation Sweden was the first Western country to recognise and establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam on January 11, 1969, during Vietnam's arduous struggle for independence and national reunification. It was also among the earliest and strongest Western supporters of Vietnam's resistance war against the US, with solidarity movements beginning as early as August 1966. During Vietnam's Doi moi (renewal) and national construction, Sweden cont...