Workshop strengthens Vietnam-Israel high-tech agriculture links

Marking the 33rd anniversary of Vietnam-Israel diplomatic relations, the workshop drew representatives from Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry, universities, research institutes, businesses and high-tech agriculture organisations in both countries.

Opening the workshop, Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Nguyen Ky Son highlighted the strong potential for bilateral cooperation in high-tech agriculture as Vietnam continues to restructure its agricultural sector towards higher value-added production, sustainable development and greater application of science and technology.

He said Israel's expertise in advanced agricultural solutions is well suited to Vietnam's development needs and expressed hope that the workshop will step up practical cooperation among localities, businesses and research institutions in both countries.

Representatives from Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry and Vietnamese experts discussed prospects for cooperation in trade, investment and high-tech agriculture, as well as the application of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and digital technologies in Vietnam's agricultural sector.

Israeli companies, researchers and experts introduced a range of technologies and solutions for sustainable agriculture, including smart irrigation, greenhouse farming, improved crop varieties, water-saving technologies, digital agriculture, aquaculture and climate adaptation.

Representatives from Vietnamese localities, universities and research institutes outlined demand for high-tech agricultural development, challenges in adopting new technologies and opportunities for cooperation in human resource training, technology transfer, scientific research and pilot projects.

The workshop served as a practical platform to strengthen links among businesses, research institutions and management agencies from both countries, helping beef up cooperation in research, investment, technology transfer and the development of modern, sustainable agricultural models adapted to global challenges.

The workshop provided a platform for businesses, research institutions and management agencies from both nations to enhance partnerships in research, investment, technology transfer and the development of modern, sustainable agricultural models capable of adapting to global challenges.

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