The President of Israel Reuven Ruvi Rivlin and his spouse began a State visit to Vietnam on March 19 afternoon at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang.
President of Israel Reuven Ruvi Rivlin (Source: Cleveland Jewish News)
Hanoi (VNA) – The President of Israel Reuven Ruvi Rivlin andhis spouse began a State visit to Vietnam on March 19 afternoon at the invitationof President Tran Dai Quang.
The visit, which will last until March 25, is hoped to furtherstrengthen and tighten Vietnam-Israel relations.
Vietnam and Israel established diplomatic ties on July 12, 1993.
Israel was one of the countriesrecognising Vietnam’s full market economy. The two sides are negotiating theVietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement.
The two-way trade value hit 1.2 billion USD last year from only 68million USD in 2005.
Vietnam mainly exportedtelephones, spare parts, footwear, coffee, cashews, textiles, and aquaticproducts, while importing machinery, hi-tech equipments and fertilizer.
As of January 2017, Israel had 25valid projects in Vietnam with a total investment of 46.37 million USD, ranking56th among 116 countries and territories investing in Vietnam.
The Israeli side pledged 250million USD in credit support for Vietnamese enterprises that have businessconnection with Israeli counterparts.
The two countries also boastopportunities and great potential for cooperation in innovation and creativity,high-tech agriculture, and startup.
They are fostering links inagriculture, focusing on developing dairy cow breeding, and aquaculture. Israelsupported the implementation of hi-tech agricultural projects in manylocalities in Vietnam.
Vietnam and Israel are alsolooking towards expanding cooperation in science and technology, especiallyagricultural technology and biotechnology, water treatment, telecommunication,food safety, and health care.-VNA
Vietnam and Israel should promote cooperation in technology transfer and research & development, said President Tran Dai Quang at a reception for Chairman of the IMI Systems Ltd from Israel on Feb 21.
Vietnam and Israel should promote cooperation in high-technology transfer, research and development as Israel boasts various advantages in this field, said Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. To Lam.
Vietnam’s relations with the US and Israel were the focus of a recent diplomatic reception held by the Vietnamese Embassy in the US and the Asia Pacific Institute of the American Jewish Committee (AJC).
The upcoming visit to Vietnam by President of Israel Reuven Ruvi Rivlin, which is made at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Tran Dai Quang from March 19-25, is hoped to further strengthen and tighten Vietnam-Israel relations.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
President of Israel Reuven Ruvi Rivlin (Source: Cleveland Jewish News) 
