Vietnam and Israel will further strengthen and develop multifaceted
cooperation in the near future, especially in the fields of science and
technology, agriculture, trade, investment and tourism.
The consensus was reached by Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang and
his Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres at their talks in Hanoi on Nov. 23.
President Sang welcomed President Peres’ visit to
Vietnam, saying that it is a vivid manifestation of growing cooperation
between the two peoples.
He informed his guest of
outstanding achievements during Vietnam’s renewal and affirmed the
country’s consistent diplomatic policy of being willing to be a friend
and trustworthy partner of countries in the international community,
striving for peace, independence and development.
In its diplomatic policy of diversification and multilateralisation,
Vietnam attaches importance to developing friendship and cooperation
with Middle East countries, including Israeli, President Sang said.
The State leader added that Vietnam will support dialogue and
peaceful settlement of conflicts, including the Israel – Palestine
conflict, on the basis of international law, ensuring legitimate
interests of concerned parties.
President Peres
expressed his admiration for President Ho Chi Minh and achievements made
by the Vietnamese people in the fight for national independence in the
past as well as the national construction and development cause at
present.
The Israeli President said he wished the
Vietnamese people would obtain greater achievements in implementing the
socio-economic development goals, to build a rich and strong country
which plays an increasing role in the international arena.
The two leaders shared views on international and regional issues of
mutual concern and expressed their hope to boost information exchange to
actively contribute to common efforts for peace, stability, cooperation
and development
After the talks, the two leaders witnessed the signing of a Maritime Transport Agreement and a supplementary document for the Protocol on Financial Cooperation between Vietnam and Israel./.