Vietnam opened a honorary consulate in the Israeli city of Haifa on March 17.
Igal David Ahouvi, an Israeli businessman, has been appointed as honorary consul of Vietnam in the city.
On the occasion, Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav emphasised the importance of the opening to further boosting bilateral ties between the two countries.
He underlined his city’s role in and contribution to the Israeli economy, and affirmed his wish to step up the city’s multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam, especially in economics, technology and education.
For his part, Ambassador Ta Duy Chinh said the new office will enhance bilateral ties between two countries, and Vietnam and Haifa in particular.
He said he hopes the city will support the honorary consul to foster business and investment partnerships between the two sides.
Last year, two-way trade exceeded 600 million USD, a year-on-year surge of 37.9 percent. Vietnamese exports accounted for two-thirds of the trade figure.
The two sides have teamed up in agriculture, telecommunications and industry.-VNA
Igal David Ahouvi, an Israeli businessman, has been appointed as honorary consul of Vietnam in the city.
On the occasion, Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav emphasised the importance of the opening to further boosting bilateral ties between the two countries.
He underlined his city’s role in and contribution to the Israeli economy, and affirmed his wish to step up the city’s multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam, especially in economics, technology and education.
For his part, Ambassador Ta Duy Chinh said the new office will enhance bilateral ties between two countries, and Vietnam and Haifa in particular.
He said he hopes the city will support the honorary consul to foster business and investment partnerships between the two sides.
Last year, two-way trade exceeded 600 million USD, a year-on-year surge of 37.9 percent. Vietnamese exports accounted for two-thirds of the trade figure.
The two sides have teamed up in agriculture, telecommunications and industry.-VNA
