Exhibition marks 25 years of Vietnam-Israel diplomatic ties
An exhibition on ‘Israel in the heart of Hanoi’ opened in the capital city on October 27 as part of activities to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Israel (1993-2018).
A performance by Israeli artists at the exhibition's opening ceremony on October 27 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – An exhibition on ‘Israel in the heart of Hanoi’opened in the capital city on October 27 as part of activities to mark the 25thanniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Israel (1993-2018).
Addressing the event, Israeli Ambassador Nadav Eshcar highlighted the growing relationshipbetween the two countries since they set up their diplomatic ties 25 years ago.
The display of Israel’s unique and pioneering technologies atthe exhibition reflects the similarities between the two sides in the field ofinnovation and is evidence of a vision for bilateral cooperation in high-techeducation, agriculture and science, the diplomat said.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chungstated that the event will provide the public in Hanoi in particular, and inVietnam as a whole, a panorama of Israel, especially its vertical rice farmingtechniques, remote control drip irrigation, and atmospheric water generationtechnologies.
These advanced technologies could be a source of research andapplication for Vietnam and Hanoi in order to take alternative measures totransform the appearance of urban districts and enhance the possibility ofhigh-tech farming in Vietnam’s urban areas, Chung added.
On the occasion, the Hanoi leader thanked Israel’s Watergencompany for presenting the city with two atmospheric water generators, whichhave a capacity of producing 700 litres of water per day.
The “Israel in the heart of Hanoi” exhibition features photoson Israel, a display of vertical rice farming, remote control drip irrigationand atmospheric water generation technologies, and unique art shows imbued withIsrael’s traditional identities performed by Israeli artists. - VNA
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A performance by Israeli artists at the exhibition's opening ceremony on October 27 (Photo: VNA) 
