Vietnam always attaches importance to Vietnam-Israel relations: PM
Vietnam always attaches importance to Vietnam-Israel relations, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told visiting Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, who is also head of the Israel subcommittee of the Vietnam-Israel Intergovernmental Committee, in Hanoi on August 16.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosts Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, who is also head of the Israel sub-committee of the Vietnam-Israel Intergovernmental Committee, in Hanoi on August 16. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)♋ - Vietnam always attaches importanceto Vietnam-Israel relations, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told visiting Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, who is also head of the Israel sub-committee of the Vietnam-Israel Intergovernmental Committee, in Hanoi on August 16.
He said that Vietnam consistently implements the foreignpolicy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversificationof foreign relations; be a good friend, a reliable partner of countries all over the world, and an active andresponsible member of the international community, for the goal of preserving anenvironment of peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region andin the world. Vietnam is deploying a “four nots” defence policy: not joining military alliances, not associating with one country to fight against another,not allowing foreign countries to set up military bases or use Vietnameseterritory to oppose other countries, and not using force or threatening to use forcein international relations, he noted. The visit and the organisation of the 3rd meeting of theVietnam - Israel Intergovernmental Committee are a practical step to realise agreements reached during the official visit to Israel by Deputy Prime Minister Tran LuuQuang in July and the freshly-signed Vietnam - Israel Free Trade Agreement, the PM said.
He informed the Israeli minister that Vietnam has decided toissue electronic visas to citizens of foreign countries, including Israel, fromAugust 15, while welcoming the preparation by both sides for the opening of adirect airline between the two countries.
🌞 To foster the bilateral relations substantively andmore effectively, the PM urged the two sides to strengthen the exchange ofvisits, promote the effective implementation of cooperation mechanisms, effectively implement the Vietnam-Israel FTA, and initiatenegotiations for the signing of cooperation agreements in the industrialfield. He also emphasised the need for coordination in the organisation oftrade promotion activities, enhancing the export of flagship Vietnameseproducts such as agricultural and aquatic products, fruits and vegetablesand processed foods to Israel.
The head of the Vietnamese Government also asked the two sides tostrengthen their cooperation in the fields of innovation, high technology and climatechange response, including cooperation in dealing with drought in the centralprovinces and training of high quality human resources. He affirmed that Vietnam is ready to serve asa bridge to promote cooperation between Israel and the Association of SoutheastAsian Nations (ASEAN).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh informs the Israeli minister that Vietnam has decided to issue electronic visas to citizens of foreign countries, including Israel, from August 15 (Photo: VNA)
On this occasion, he extended an invitationto Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pay an official visit toVietnam. Minister Nir Barkat, for his part, affirmed that the Israeli Government always regards Vietnam as an important partner in the region andwishes to strengthen cooperation with the country in all fields. He hailed Vietnam as a dynamic economy with a market of 100 million consumers and agateway to 700-million-strong ASEAN. He said that Israel is working to coordinate with Vietnam toquickly complete the relevant procedures so that the Vietnam-Israel Free TradeAgreement enters into force as soon as possible, speed up connection between businesses of thetwo countries as well as foster cooperation in the fields of high technology,medicine, the fight against desertification, marine development and aquaculture, and especially innovation./.
There remains ample space for Vietnam and Israel to enhance their economic and trade cooperation, towards building a business ecosystem for their business communities in the time ahead, heard a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15.
With the recently-signed bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), Vietnam begins to be a big player on Israel’s investment map, Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat affirmed on August 16.
The trade revenue between Vietnam and Israel is expected to hit 3-4 billion USD soon, and even higher in the years to come, thanks to their agreements and commitments to trade liberalisation, heard a forum in Hanoi on August 16.
The Vietnam - Israel Inter-Governmental Committee on cooperation in economy, science - technology and other fields convened the third meeting in Hanoi on August 16.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosts Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, who is also head of the Israel sub-committee of the Vietnam-Israel Intergovernmental Committee, in Hanoi on August 16. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh informs the Israeli minister that Vietnam has decided to issue electronic visas to citizens of foreign countries, including Israel, from August 15 (Photo: VNA) 
