Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Cao Tran Quoc Hai (Photo: VNA) Tel Aviv (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam in Israel hosted a get-together in the coastal city of Tel Aviv on August 28 to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (Sept. 2) and the 25th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Israel diplomatic ties (July 12). Attended the event were Israeli governmental officials as well as representatives of the Vietnamese community and international friends. Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Cao Tran Quoc Hai highlighted the remarkable achievements that Vietnam has gained over the past time. He said the country had overcome a lot of challenges to maintain its annual average economic growth of 7 percent, thus significantly improving the living standards of people, ensuring national security, politics and social stability. Vietnam has transformed from a food importer to a leading exporter in the world with key farm produce such as rice, coffee, aquatic products, cashew … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Embassy in Israel celebrates National Day
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Vietnamese Tet celebrations in Israel, Australia, South Africa
(VOVworld) – The Vietnamese embassy in Israel held a Tet celebration on Sunday. Ambassador Ta Duy Chinh reviewed Vietnam’s achievements and cooperation between Vietnam and Israel in recent years. He praised the effort of Vietnamese people to integrate into Israeli society and their contributions to the homeland. The same day, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Sydney organized a get together to mark the new lunar year, which was attended by ambassador Le Thanh Nghi, the embassy staff, and representatives of Vietnamese agencies, students, and overseas Vietnamese in Australia. In South Africa, more than 200 guests, including representatives of South Africa’s foreign ministry and key agencies, and many Vietnamese people and students in South Africa, Botswana and neighboring countries, attended a Tet celebration held by the Vietnamese embassy on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Tet celebrations in Israel, Australia, South Africa
Vietnam to open embassy in Israel
Vietnam will open an embassy in Israel in the coming months after 15 years of diplomatic ties between the two states, the Israeli foreign ministry said Thursday. Vietnam's Deputy Foreign Minister Vu Dung, on an official visit to Israel, announced that Hanoi intended to open an embassy "within several months," the ministry said in a statement. The embassy will be in Tel Aviv and not in Jerusalem, which the international community does not recognise as Israel's capital, the head of the ministry's Southeast Asia desk Giora Bachar told AFP. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to open embassy in Israel
2016 Lunar New Year celebrated in Israel, Algeria, and Australia
(VOVworld) – 250 Overseas Vietnamese attended a New Year get-together held by the Vietnamese embassy in Israel on Sunday. Ambassador Cao Tran Quoc Hai briefed the guests on Vietnam’s achievements in 2015, especially the successful 12th National Party Congress. The ambassador praised the contribution of Vietnamese people working and living in Israel. He said he hopes they will continue to promote cooperation between Vietnam and Israel. The Vietnamese embassy in Algeria organized a meeting to celebrate the 2016 Lunar New Year on January 28th. Ambassador Vu The Hiep highlighted Vietnam’s achievements in national construction and defense and international integration during 2015. He also reviewed the development of Vietnamese-Algerian ties. Mr. Hiep emphasized the determination of the embassy staff to further develop the Vietnamese community and foster cooperative ties between Vietnam and Algeria. Marking the occasion, the Vietnam Association of Farmers in Adelaide, … [Read more...] about 2016 Lunar New Year celebrated in Israel, Algeria, and Australia
Alarm raised over Vietnamese tourists’ illegal stay in Israel
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has raised the alarm on the increasing number of Vietnamese tourists attempting to illegally stay in Israel during their tours, and have asked travel agencies to curb the phenomenon. The tourists had bought travel packages to Israel from the tour organizers in Vietnam. But shortly after arrival in Israel, these tourists left the tour in an attempt to illegally stay in the country, the VNAT said in a post on its website on Monday. These illegal immigrants have created problems for authorities of both Vietnam and Israel in seeking them out and repatriating them back to their home country, the VNAT said, citing a document signed by its deputy chief Nguyen Manh Cuong. In a bid to curb the phenomenon, the VNAT requested that Vietnamese tour organizers strictly check the information of their customers before selling the Israel package to them. The check should be particularly conducted with those hailing from localities where illegal … [Read more...] about Alarm raised over Vietnamese tourists’ illegal stay in Israel