Israel to facilitate recruitment of more skilled workers from Vietnam: Minister
Vietnam values its friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Israel, a key partner in the Middle East. He proposed that both sides continue to promote mutual visits at all levels.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Israeli Minister of Labour Rabbi Yoav Ben Tzur at their meeting in Hanoi on May 21. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Israel wishes to welcome more skilled workers from Vietnam and will create favourable conditions to make that happen, said visiting Israeli Minister of Labour Rabbi Yoav Ben Tzur during his meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on May 21.
PM Chinh stated that Vietnam values its friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Israel, a key partner in the Middle East. He proposed that both sides continue to promote mutual visits at all levels.
The Government leader highlighted science, technology, and labour as areas where the two countries can complement each other. He suggested Israel support Vietnam in science-technology, innovation, digital transformation, and startups, while Vietnam could provide Israel with quality human resources.
To that end, PM Chinh called for the completion and signing of a bilateral labour agreement by June this year at the latest, along with concrete implementation plans. He also stressed the need for collaboration in skill, language, culture, and legal training for workers as well as in implementing joint programmes in labour and employment, including in emerging fields such as software design.
The leader tasked the Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs with weekly reporting on the progress of the labour agreement negotiations. He also suggested both sides explore cooperation documents in education-training, science-technology, innovation, digital transformation, startups, and high-tech agriculture.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA)
For his part, the Israeli minister noted that his visit aims to further strengthen the existing partnership between the two nations and between his ministry and Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs, especially in labour. Israel is ready to collaborate in all sectors, including high-tech, software, and energy.
Israel is currently facing a shortage of workers, particularly in the construction sector, and highly values the quality and suitability of Vietnamese labour, the official said. He added that Israel is among the countries with the best protection of foreign workers’ rights and interest, making it an increasingly attractive destination for the group.
He agreed with the PM on the need to expedite labour agreement negotiations and signing, and suggested that in the meantime, businesses from both sides should directly cooperate to bring Vietnamese workers to Israel./𝓀.
Mayor of Israel's Abu Snan city Mesheleb proposed establishing a twin relationship with a Vietnamese locality to encourage exchanges and joint projects in economy, education, and culture.
With a relatively small number of approximately 700 people, comprising long-term residents, labourers, agricultural trainees, and students, the Vietnamese community in Israel has consistently demonstrated its strong solidarity and a deep-rooted commitment to preserving their cultural heritage.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
