Vietnam-Israel FTA expected to improve effectiveness of bilateral cooperation: Foreign Minister
On July 6, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son received Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Yaron Mayer.
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| Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) and Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Yaron Mayer. (Photo: WVR/Tuan Anh) |
At the meeting, the Vietnamese FM affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to its friendship and cooperation with Israel, one of its important partners in the Middle East.
Son hailed the efforts made by Israeli Ambassador in bolstering multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties this year, Son proposed the two sides jointly prepare for the exchange of delegations at all levels as well as cultural and sport events to raise mutual understanding between the two countries’ people.
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| The Foreign Minister hailed the efforts made by Israeli Ambassador in bolstering multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. (Photo: WVR/Tuan Anh) |
He stressed that the signing of the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) this year is a significant milestone that is hoped to contribute to improving the effectiveness of bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation.
The FM suggested the two sides promptly organise the third meeting of the Vietnam-Israel Intergovernmental Committee, and expedite negotiations and signing of agreements, including a labour cooperation agreement.
Additionally, he proposed considering the possibility of opening a direct air route between Vietnam and Israel, stepping up promotional activities, and creating favourable conditions for the travel of citizens of each country to promote economic and tourism cooperation.
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| At the reception. (Photo: WVR/Tuan Anh) |
Agreeing with Son’s cooperation directions, Israeli Ambassador spoke highly of the positive development in the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Israel over the past three decades.
Affirming that there remains ample potential to further boost the bilateral ties in all areas of strength such as economy, sci-tech, tourism and more, he pledged to continue working closely with Vietnamese ministries, agencies, localities and businesses to effectively implement the soon-to-be-signed FTA, thus make a breakthrough in the cooperative relations between the two countries.
(Source: VNA)
