Vietnamese, Israeli cities boost cooperation

Published: Friday, January 06, 2012

Vietnamese, Israeli cities boost cooperation

The friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Hanoi and Israel ’s Tel Aviv- Yafo are positively developing, enhancing Vietnam-Israel ties.

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai made this statement while receiving a delegation from Tel Aviv- Yafo led by Governor Ron Huldai in Hanoi on Jan. 6.

Deputy PM Hai spoke highly of Tel Aviv’s support in human resource training for Hanoi , affirming that the Vietnamese Government will always create favourable conditions for the two cities to boost cooperation, especially in education and training and technology transfer.

Deputy PM Hai also applauded the contribution of Governor Huldai to the rapid development of Tel Aviv- Yafo, expressing his wish to hear Huldai’s opinions on Hanoi ’s urban development.

For his part, Governor Ron Huldai evaluated the Vietnamese Government’s efforts in socio-economic management highly. He affirmed that Tel Aviv is willing to share experience with Hanoi and will encourage its businesses to invest in the city.

Earlier the same day, the delegation worked with Hanoi People’s Committee and the Ministry of Construction on Hanoi’s urban development strategy and other issues./.

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