Former Israeli ambassador highly values “bamboo diplomacy” of Vietnam

The “bamboo diplomacy” of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is a good policy for the sake of the Vietnamese people, said Chairman of the Israel - Vietnam Friendship Association Amikam Levy.
Former Israeli ambassador highly values “bamboo diplomacy” of Vietnam ảnh 1Participants pose for a group photo at a ceremony establishing the Israel - Vietnam Friendship Association on January 22, 2023. (Photo: VNA)
Tel Aviv (VNA) – The “bamboo diplomacy” of theCommunist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is a good policy for the sake of theVietnamese people, said Chairman of the Israel - Vietnam Friendship AssociationAmikam Levy.

Talking to the Vietnam News Agency's resident reporter in Tel Aviv, Levy, who served as IsraeliAmbassador to Vietnam from 2001 to 2003, described the “bamboo diplomacy” as anexcellent initiative, a style of leadership, and a commitment.

Having come to many localities in Vietnam, including ruralareas, he knows about the bamboo very well, he said.

He expressed his admiration for the combination of “diplomacy”and “bamboo”, and considered this as a smart combination as the plant is alwaysflexible, strong, and highly communal.

It is not easy to carry out the “bamboo diplomacy” policy since theimplementation may encounter many obstacles and requires a high sense ofresponsibility, Levy opined. But he believed that Vietnam can surmount thoseobstacles soon.

Levy added that he is impressedwith the CPV’s leadership role in Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements, andthat the country has chosen a right direction, had a strong leadership, and also shown its aspirations and clear commitments.

He held that Vietnamese leaders are visionary and have madededications for the sake of the people, and that Israel can learn many things fromVietnam and also have many things to contribute to the latter.

Talking about Israel-Vietnam relations,Levy said the two countries share a similarity in history when both had struggled forindependence, as well as similarities in fundamental values, strong will, andcommitments to bringing security and prosperity to their people.

The bilateral relations are flourishing, he wenton, suggesting that to boost mutual understanding between their people, the two countriesshould organise more events and talks, especially about culture, learn fromeach other, and never cease working to seek measures for enhancing the ties.

From now to the end of 2023, many impressiveand meaningful activities will take place to mark the 30th founding anniversaryof bilateral diplomatic relations, he said./.
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