Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong received former Deputy Prime Minister of Israel Shaul Mofaz, who is on a working visit to the city, on February 20.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong receives former Deputy Prime Minister of Israel Shaul Mofaz (Source: voh)
HCM City (VNA) – Chairman of the HoChi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong received former DeputyPrime Minister of Israel Shaul Mofaz, who is on a working visit to the city, onFebruary 20.
The host official spoke highly of Israel – animportant trade partner to Vietnam in the Middle East. He expressed his beliefthat cooperation in science and technology between the two countries willdevelop with greater strength on the basis of their shared concern and hugepotential in this regard.
HCM City has also been carrying out manyfruitful cooperation activities with Israel, particularly in technologicaldevelopment and innovation, he noted.
Valuing Israel’s capacity in cyber security,Phong said his city hopes that the country will help it in personnel trainingin this field and cooperate with the firm that operates HCM City’s informationsafety centre.
He added that HCM City is ready to join handswith Israel to implement cooperation projects in cyber security and developinnovation startups.
For his part, Mofaz highly valued the city’srole as an economic and scientific-technological hub of Vietnam, noting thattechnological and cyber security development is critical to nationaldevelopment and defence.
The two countries boast great potential forcooperation in technological development, and Israel is willing to share itsexperience and technology to help Vietnam ensure cyber security and developtechnology, he said.
HCM City should put together long-termstrategies to access and develop technology in order to become a technologicalhub, Mofaz said, suggesting it develop human resources in the field, boostresearch activities, integrate technologies to improve their applicability, andbuild effective cyber security systems to prevent online attacks.
In 2018, HCM City sent a delegation to learn aboutIsrael’s experience in developing technology and connecting innovativestartups. The city’s Department of Science and Technology is building acooperation plan with the Middle Eastern country for 2019-2020.
The city also plans to organise anentrepreneurship week based on Israel’s “National Entrepreneurship Week” modelin the first quarter of 2019.–VNA
An exhibition on ‘Israel in the heart of Hanoi’ opened in the capital city on October 27 as part of activities to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Israel (1993-2018).
Hanoi wants Israeli firms who always pioneer to apply science and technology in agricultural production to cooperate with and support the city in hi-tech farming.
Six Vietnamese students have completed an agricultural MSc programme, the fourth course, carried out under cooperation between the Arava International Centre for Agriculture Training (AICAT) and Tel Aviv University (TAU) of Israel.
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.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong receives former Deputy Prime Minister of Israel Shaul Mofaz (Source: voh) 
