Newly-appointed ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung presented his credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog (photo: dangcongsan.vn)

At a reception for the newly-appointed ambassador who came to present his credentials, President Isaac Herzog showed his interest in reinforcing bilateral relations, particularly on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties next year.

He expected to step up people-to-people exchanges with Vietnam through tourist and business visits, and that the two sides can enhance academic exchanges to look at complex strategic competition among global powers and current insecurity.

He said that he will host more meetings with the new Vietnamese ambassador to discuss ways to bolster ties between the two countries.

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 Ly Duc Trung.

Vietnam and Israel will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year (1993 – 2023), he noted, adding that he expects the two sides will increase all-level delegation exchanges and organise celebrations on this occasion to take their bilateral ties to a new height.

He said the finalisation of bilateral free trade and labour cooperation agreements, and the launch of direct flights will help accelerate people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and Israel and open new opportunities for cooperation for their business communities.