Phl, Sweden sign MOU on financial, dev't cooperation
The Philippine Star|November 26, 2024
The Philippines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sweden, which would boost the country's access to Swedish financing for development initiatives.
Keisha Ta-asan

In a statement, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said the government-to-government financial and development cooperation agreement with Sweden would allow the Philippines to invest in more development projects.

"I am proud to take our collaboration to the next level. We entered another agreement that will enhance the economic security of Filipinos through increased access to Swedish financing for our development initiatives," he said.

The MOU on financial and development cooperation was signed between Recto and Andreas Carlson, Sweden's minister for infrastructure and housing, on Nov. 22.

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