In his address, Israeli Ambassador Nadav Eshcar emphasised that the relationship between the two countries has been growing rapidly since the establishment of their diplomatic ties 25 years ago. The display of Israel’s unique and pioneering technologies at the exhibition reflects the similarities between the two sides in the field of innovation and is evidence of a vision for bilateral cooperation in high-tech education, agriculture and science, he said. For his part, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, Nguyen Duc Chung, stated that the exhibition will provide the public in Hanoi in particular, and in Vietnam as a whole, a panorama of Israel, especially its vertical rice farming techniques, remote control drip irrigation, and atmospheric water generation technologies. These advanced technologies could be a source of research and application for Vietnam and Hanoi in order to take alternative measures to transform the appearance of urban districts and enhance the … [Read more...] about Hanoi exhibition marks 25 years of Vietnam-Israel diplomatic ties
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HCMC celebrates 45th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties
Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People Committee Le Thanh Liem stressed that the bilateral ties have developed rapidly in various fields after the UK-Vietnam Strategic Partnership signed in 2010. The relationship between the UK and HCMC has also gained many achievements in sectors of trade, investment, education and tourism. The UK has 146 projects worth US$555 million and ranks 11th among 100 countries and territories investing in HCMC. In 2017, the bilateral trade turnover reached US$795 million. More than 125,000 British visitors came to HCMC. For his part, Lan Gibbons, Consul General of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to HCM City, hoped that the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and British Business Group Vietnam will continue to receive the support from the municipal government, attracting more the UK’s investors to the city. The British Council will also … [Read more...] about HCMC celebrates 45th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties
Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties marked in HCM City
At the ceremony (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - The constant development of the Vietnam-UK relations was highlighted at a ceremony to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries in Ho Chi Minh City on October 26. Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People Committee Le Thanh Liem stressed that the bilateral ties has developed rapidly across fields, especially after the two nations upgraded their relations to a Strategic Partnership in 2010. In the context of the two countries’ fruitful relations in terms of politics, diplomacy, economy, and culture, tourism and education cooperation, the relationship between HCM City and the UK have also recorded important achievements, particularly in exchange of delegations, trade investment, education, tourism and culture exchange. HCM City is home to 146 projects totaling 555 million USD invested by UK firms. The European country ranks 11th among 100 countries and territories investing in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties marked in HCM City
Vietnam-Uruguay diplomatic ties marked in Montevideo
The diplomat made the remark while addressing the 25th anniversary of Vietnam-Uruguay diplomatic ties (August 11, 1993-2018) in Montevideo on October 23. He reviewed the significant milestones in the bilateral relations over the past 25 years, hailing the establishment of diplomatic ties with Uruguay as a positive highlight in Vietnam’s foreign affairs and a success in the country’s policy of prioritising the development of relations with traditional friendly countries in Latin America as a whole and Uruguay in particular. Dung suggested that the two sides continue working closely together in the exchange of delegations, further promote the current cooperation mechanisms, including the political consultation between the two Foreign Ministries, and actively negotiate new cooperation documents, aiming to create a more favourable legal corridor for bilateral relations. For his part, Uruguayan Foreign Minister, Rodolfo Nin Novoa, applauded the traditional and friendly relations … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Uruguay diplomatic ties marked in Montevideo
Exhibition celebrates VN-France diplomatic ties in HCMC
The exhibition is part of activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties and five-year Strategic Partnership between Viet Nam and France. The exhibition features 42 art works, including paintings in oil, acrylic and lacquer, and ceramic sculptures, by five French and 14 Vietnamese painters and artists. The works feature images of people, landscapes and still life. Addressing the opening ceremony chairman of the HCMC Fine Arts Association Huynh Van Muoi said this is the fourth joint Viet Nam-France art exhibition held in the city, offering Vietnamese and French artists a chance to share experience in paintings, thus contributing to further tightening friendship and cooperation between Viet Nam-France. The event runs until October 25. … [Read more...] about Exhibition celebrates VN-France diplomatic ties in HCMC