Israel supports development of Vietnamese start-ups: Ambassador

At the scientific seminar (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Israeli Government has devised policies and provided consultancy to support the development of Vietnamese start-ups, said Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Nadav Eshcar.

Eshcar made the statement during an international scientific seminar which was co-organised in Hanoi on June 25 by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the Israeli Embassy in Vietnam.

The seminar, entitled “25th years of Vietnam-Israel diplomatic relations: Sharing Innovation Ideas and Experience for Joint Development”, saw the participation of 200 delegates from relevant ministries, universities and research institutes.

Speaking at the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Quoc Ly, Vice President of the HCM National Academy of Politics, affirmed that the seminar aimed to help tighten Vietnam-Israel ties and scientific research cooperation between the academy and Israeli partners in particular.

He also voiced his hope that scholars of the two nations will continue to conduct joint research and share experience for development in the future.

For his part, Eshcar stressed that Israel has sent start-up experts to work with businesses and young start-ups in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to share Israel’s experience in this field. 

In addition, some delegations of start-ups from Vietnam paid fact-finding visits to Israel, he noted.

At the seminar, participants discussed and shared start-up experience and recent innovation ideas, as well as directions for bilateral cooperation in the coming time.-VNA