Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (R) receives Vietnamese Ambassador Cao Tran Quoc Hai (Source: VNA)

The President expressed his delight at fine development in the bilateral friendship and cooperation, while appreciating contributions made by the Ambassador to the relations. He showed his belief that bilateral cooperation will be consolidated and expanded, for the interests of the two peoples.

Ambassador Hai said he hopes both sides soon conclude negotiations towards the signing of a free trade agreement, and open a direct air route between the two countries, boosting economic and tourism cooperation.