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A Vietnamese cultural, culinary space was opened in Israel's Netanya city on April 16.

A “Night of Pho” event was held in Or Yehuda city, Israel, on April 4, introducing Vietnam’s noodle soup to local people.

Vietnam and Israel on April 2 announced the conclusion of negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA), creating a premise for the two countries to sign the deal right this year.

Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen on February 15 held a working session with a delegation of Israeli entrepreneurs led by Einat Halevy Levin, President of the Israel-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce.

The Israel - Vietnam Friendship Association has been established with a view to increasing people diplomacy between the two countries.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on December 30 extended congratulations to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Speaker of the Parliament Amir Ohana of Israel on the establishment of Israel’s new government and election of parliament speaker.

The 30th anniversary of the Vietnam-Israel diplomatic relations in 2023 opens the door for the Vietnamese Embassy in the Western Asian nation to step up economic-diplomacy-related activities, especially promoting the early approval of a bilateral free trade agreement, affirmed Ambassador Ly Duc Trung.

Deputy Minister in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office Abir Kara praised Vietnam's development achievements at a ceremony hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on September 11 to mark the 77th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).

A delegation of the Ministry of Planning and Investment paid a visit to Israel from September 4 to 9 to learn experience in developing the collective economy and cooperatives there.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said that Vietnam wants to cooperate with Israel in fields of its strength such as innovation, sci-tech and renewable energy.

Vietnam wishes to maintain and further expand cooperation with Israel in multiple areas, including trade and economy, science and technology, and innovative start-ups, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung on August 9.

Vietnam and Israel have made progress during the eleventh round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel held a gathering on July 19 to introduce Vietnam’s culture, cuisine and tourism to local friends on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties (July 12).

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted separate receptions in Hanoi on June 23 for out-going Ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, Israel and Azerbaijan to Vietnam.