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Jun 8 2009

Swedish Networking with Sida Training Programme Participants

The Swedish Ambassador meets Sida training programme participants.

The Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia hosted a networking lunch with former participants of Sida training programme at the Swedish residence on 2nd June 2009. About 50 guests who have participated at SIDA training programmes since 1991 attended the event.

The event offered opportunities for networking among participants to share their knowledge and experiences. The participants were very positive to the event and seems to find this platform very useful in order to exchange ideas and experiences. The Embassy plan to make this a regular event.

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