Vietnam, Israel celebrate 30 years of diplomatic ties
The 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Israel and the 78th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day were marked at a ceremony in Tel Aviv on July 23, held in the framework of an official visit of Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang talks with staff of Vietnamese Embassy in Israel. (Photo: VNA)
Tel Aviv (VNA) 💎– The 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Israel and the 78th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day were marked at a ceremony in Tel Aviv on July 23, held in the framework of an official visit of Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang.
Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung stressed that the friendly and cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Israel has continuously developed in all fields since the establishment of their diplomatic ties on July 12, 1993. He said leaders of the two countries have made mutual visits and held working sessions to build frameworks to facilitate the development of bilateral relations in the fields of politics, economy, trade, investment, smart agriculture, and high technology.
The ambassador said Israel is supportingVietnam in training human resources in science and technology, implementing theagricultural trainee programme; and sending technical medical experts to Vietnam to share experiences and knowledge.
✤ Israel’s Minister of Scienceand Technology Innovation Ofir Akunis said that Vietnam and Israel are havingclose cooperation in many fields, especially agriculture and health.
Israel hopes that after the two sides sign the bilateral free trade agreement, it will be quickly approvedand come into force for the benefit of the two economies, theIsraeli minister said. He also pledged to promote jointprojects on innovative research, startup ecosystem and technology transfer.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (second from the right) at the ceremony held to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Israel and the 78th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (Photo: VNA)
Earlier, Deputy PrimeMinister Quang and his entourage visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel and met withrepresentatives of the Vietnamese community in the Middle East country. The representative of the 500-strong Vietnamese community in Israel proposed the State and Government create favourableconditions in terms of policies and procedures for overseas Vietnamesebusinesses to invest in their homeland and join hands in building the country, as well as help to bring more Vietnamese labourers to Israel to work./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel in coordination with authorities of Israel’s Netanya city organised an event popularising the Vietnamese culture, cuisine and tourism to local residents and businesses on July 11.
The upcoming signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and Israel will be a great achievement, opening up bilateral trade and investment cooperation opportunities, Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Yaron Mayer has said.
A plate marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Israel diplomatic relations (July 12, 1993-2023) was installed in the Middle Eastern country’s Ashdod city on July 12.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang talks with staff of Vietnamese Embassy in Israel. (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (second from the right) at the ceremony held to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Israel and the 78th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (Photo: VNA) 
