Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) receives Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam continually attaches importance to promoting friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Israel, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh told Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely at a reception in Hanoi on August 26.
Minh welcomed the guest’s visit to Vietnam from August 23-26 and expressed his delight at the positive strides in the two nations’ relations in recent years, especially in trade, agriculture, science-technology and education-training.
He urged the two sides to increase all-level delegation exchanges and raise trade to 2 billion USD in the near future while pushing ahead with negotiations to sign a bilateral agreement on science and technology and a cooperation programme on education and training between 2016 and 2018.
Vietnam hopes Israel will continue to share experience in agriculture, science-technology, education-training and multilateral external affairs, he said.
In turn, Deputy FM Tzipi Hotovely highly valued Vietnam’s position in the region and asserted that Israel considers Vietnam a key partner in Asia and hopes to develop multi-dimensional collaboration.
She said she was pleased that some cooperative projects have been effectively implemented, such as the dairy cow farming demonstration project in Ho Chi Minh City and the TH True Milk project in central Nghe An province.
Earlier, the Israeli Deputy FM had talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Vu Hong Nam, during which the two sides exchanged specific measures to enhance multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries.
The host and guest agreed to increase all-level delegation exchanges, especially among high-ranking officials, and work closely at international forums.
Economically, the two sides agreed to enhance meetings between ministries, sectors and businesses to study the market demand, quality of products and trade-investment policies in the respective countries, as well as seek measures to remove trade barriers and complicated administrative formalities.
Regarding agriculture and science-technology, the two sides consented to strengthening cooperation in professional research and development along with sharing expertise and supporting each other in irrigation and milk cow breeding.
After the talks, the two diplomats signed a government agreement that allows relatives of staff of diplomatic representative agencies and consulate offices of both sides to hold paying jobs in each country.
During her visit, Deputy FM Tzipi Hotovely also met with Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan and Chairman of the Vietnam-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Association Tran Dinh Nha.-VNA
Vietnam and Israel need to intensify cooperation in science and technology, energy, transportation and hi-tech which are Israel’s strengths, and which Vietnam needs to tap to develop its economy.
The Vietnam-Israel online business meeting opened on November 5 in two venues in Hanoi and Te l Aviv, attracting m ore than 40 businesses operating in various fields such as textile and garments, footwear, fisheries, food, agricultural products and food processing, logistics, healthcare and machinery.
A protocol on the establishment of the Vietnam-Israel Inter-Governmental Committee on Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation was signed in Hanoi on April 25.
Vietnam always places importance to and wants to promote multilateral cooperation with Israel , Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has said.
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Israeli Embassy in Hanoi will jointly launch the Vietnam-Israel Commercial Committee on July 14. An agricultural enterprise forum involving Vietnamese and Israeli businesses will also be held.
A conference on telecommunication and mobile devices was organised by the Israeli Embassy in Vietnam on May 28, bringing together six leading Israeli corporations and Vietnamese firms active in the industry.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) receives Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely (Photo: VNA)
