Truong invited Israeli businesses to explore investment opportunities in key sectors, including logistics, mineral processing, wastewater treatment, and education and training.

He expressed his thanks for Israel’s support following Super Typhoon Yagi, when the Israeli Embassy helped with disaster recovery and funded school renovations in Bat Xat district. He voiced his confidence that Lao Cai’s partnership with Israel would continue to expand.

Ambassador Mayer reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to supporting community development in Vietnam, particularly in education and infrastructure. He also highlighted opportunities for cooperation in tourism, student exchanges, vocational training, and high-tech agriculture. Stressing the importance of people-to-people diplomacy, he expressed his hope for deeper collaboration in the future.

As part of his visit, Mayer attended the inauguration of newly renovated facilities at Tan Tien and Na Lac primary schools and Trinh Tuong Kindergarten in Bat Xat district. Funded by the Israeli Embassy and Alma Group with an investment of over VND300 million (US$12,000), the renovations restored infrastructure damaged by Typhoon Yagi.

Lao Cai was among the hardest-hit provinces by the typhoon, suffering severe infrastructure damage, especially in mountainous areas. In Bat Xat district alone, landslides and flooding affected 33 schools, disrupting education and daily life.

Vietnam-Israel trade likely to exceed US$3 billion this year

Vietnam-Israel trade, propelled by the current growth momentum, is expected to surpass US$3 billion in 2024, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in the Middle Eastern nation Le Thai Hoa has said.