H.E. Ambassador Patrick A. Chuasoto met with Mr. Mikael Sanfridson, Linköping Mayor, on 26 May 2025 (Monday), in Linköping, Sweden.

During the meeting, Mayor Sanfridson welcomed Ambassador Chuasoto to the City of Linköping and shared that Linköping is the fifth-largest city in Sweden and one of the country’s major academic centres. He gave a background on the role of the city government in Linköping and in facilitating the strong research and development (R&D) ecosystem and the various industries based in the city. Ambassador Chuasoto discussed his plans of strengthening Philippines-Sweden relations through stronger economic ties.

Both sides also discussed Philippines-Sweden relations, the role of the local government, and their respective experiences in the private sector. Both sides also exchanged views on the geopolitical situation in Europe and the Asia Pacific and how the current international climate can encourage closer relations between Europe and the Asia Pacific.  END