Manila, June 11 -- The Philippines and Sweden are exploring opportunities to deepen cooperation in energy, digitalization, manufacturing, and other strategic sectors to support economic growth and create more quality jobs for Filipinos.

This came after Finance Secretary Frederick Go welcomed Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Anna Ferry and a Swedish delegation during a courtesy call on Tuesday aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and exploring opportunities for increased Swedish investments in the Philippines.

In a statement Thursday, the Department of Finance (DOF) said that during the courtesy call, Go underscored the Philippines' commitment to attracting investments that generate employment and strengthen the country's ec...