The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi delivered over 1,000 helmets to children at Nam Trung Yen Primary School. The event, organized with the Cau Giay District People’s Committee, marked the 55th anniversary of Sweden-Vietnam diplomatic relations (1969-2024) and aimed to promote road safety.
As a global leader in road safety, Sweden is committed to ensuring safe travel for children, especially in Hanoi, where motorcycles dominate the roads.
Ambassador Johan Ndisi stressed the importance of helmets. “Motorcycles are the primary mode of transport in Hanoi and throughout Vietnam,” he said. “Helmets are a simple yet vital protection for both children and adults. A quality helmet, properly worn, can save lives in the event of a crash.”
He also expressed gratitude to Swedish companies such as ABB, AstraZeneca, Atlas Copco, Electrolux, Ericsson, Hestra Gloves, Hitachi Energy, IKEA, Niteco, Oriflame, Polarium, SKF, Tetra Pak, and Volvo Cars for their support.
“Together, we are building a safer future for children in Vietnam,” he said.
The event reinforced the push for a safety-conscious culture and the commitment to ensuring that all children travel securely.
Source: The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi / Vietnam News
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