Culture brings Vietnam closer to Israeli people

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel in coordination with authorities of Israel’s Netanya city organised an event popularising the Vietnamese culture, cuisine and tourism to local residents and businesses on July 11.
Culture brings Vietnam closer to Israeli people ảnh 1Guests are treated to traditional Vietnamese dishes that were cooked following Kosher rules of Jewish people. (Photo: VNA)
Tel Aviv (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy inIsrael in coordination with authorities of Israel’s Netanya city organised anevent popularising the Vietnamese culture, cuisine and tourism to local residentsand businesses on July 11.

This is part of the activities celebrating the 30th anniversary ofthe diplomatic ties between the two countries (July 12, 1993 - 2023).

In his remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel LyDuc Trung briefed the participants on Vietnam’s traditional culture and tourismpotential.

Guests were treated to traditional Vietnamese dishesthat were cooked following Kosher rules of Jewish people.

Some local participating businesses showed theirinterest in importing Vietnamese agro-aquatic products.

Speaking at the event, Netanya’s Deputy Mayor EfraimBulmash noted that many tourists from the city have visited Vietnam,contributing to enhancing the bilateral relationship./.
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