NordCham Philippines and Nordic Embassies Align Plans for 2026

Earlier today, Axel Fries, Executive Director of NordCham Philippines, met with representatives from the Nordic Embassies to share updates and coordinate plans and priorities for 2026. The discussion highlighted the continued strong collaboration within the Nordic community and upcoming joint initiatives in the year ahead. Present at the meeting were representatives from:

Embassy of Sweden in Manila

• Giselle Yap, Senior Trade Promotion Officer

• Johan Lennefalk, Sweden Trade Commissioner

• Christina Lazaro, Social Secretary to the Ambassador

Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines

• Reza Goyaneche, Head of Trade

• John Macneil Mendoza, Trade Assistant

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila

• Maria Jensen, Second Secretary

• Claus Gaasvig, Adviser on Trade and Business Promotion

Finnish Embassy in Manila

• Ville Makinen, First Secretary

NordCham Philippines looks forward to working closely with the Nordic Embassies as we continue to strengthen collaboration and deliver meaningful initiatives in 2026.