President notes growing Vietnam-Israel ties during diplomat’s tenure
President Tran Dai Quang received outgoing Israeli Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar in Hanoi on June 19, congratulating the diplomat on a successful tenure in Vietnam during which bilateral ties have recorded important strides.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) receives outgoing Israeli Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar on June 19 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang receivedoutgoing Israeli Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar in Hanoi on June 19,congratulating the diplomat on a successful tenure in Vietnam during whichbilateral ties have recorded important strides.
The State leader said the development of the twocountries’ relations can be seen through a recent State visit to Vietnam byIsraeli President Reuven Ruvi Rivlin. Israel also recognised the full marketeconomy of Vietnam, received more agricultural apprentices and increasedscholarships for Vietnamese students.
The two sides negotiated a free trade agreement,signed a memorandum of understanding on setting up a joint research fund, andenhanced cooperation in hi-tech agriculture and security-defence industry.
Those outcomes have turned Israel into one ofthe leading partners of Vietnam in the Middle East, President Quang noted.
He appreciated the ambassador’s efforts andcontributions to the reinforcement of bilateral multi-faceted ties, asking herto continue to help boost Vietnam-Israel relations in her new posts.
The two countries’ cooperation potential remainshuge, especially in science-technology, security-defence, agriculture, trainingand trade, the President said, voicing his hope for the continued effectiveimplementation of the commitments made by their senior leaders during PresidentRivlin’s visit, thereby bolstering bilateral cooperation in a substantivemanner.
Vietnam attaches importance to the promotion ofthe friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Israel, the President added.
For her part, Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shaharsaid during the five years working in Vietnam, she exerted efforts tocontribute to bilateral partnership in economy, trade, culture,science-technology, education, and security-defence.
She affirmed that after returning to herhomeland, she will continue to help foster the two countries’ relations.
On this occasion, she conveyed PresidentRivlin’s invitation to pay an official visit to Israel to President Quang, whothanked and accepted the invitation with pleasure.-VNA
Israel wants to expand cooperation with Vietnam in the fields of agriculture, outer space, and defense security, President Reuven Rivlin told Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during their meeting in Hanoi on March 20.
Israeli President Reuven Ruvi and his spouse visited Vincom Group’s advanced agricultural project employing Israel-made technology in northern Vinh Phuc province on March 24.
Over 500 students, including 350 Vietnamese, graduated from an international training course of Israel’s Ramat Negev Desert AgroResearch Centre (RNDARC) at a ceremony held on June 13.
Ambassador of Israel to Vietnam Meirav Eilon Shahar has stated that Israel, as a start-up nation, is willing to share experience as well as projects in start-up with Vietnam.
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 Tran Dai Quang (R) receives outgoing Israeli Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar on June 19 (Photo: VNA) 
