Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Meirav Eilon made the proclamation at a working session with Chairman of the Can Tho City People’s Committee Le Hung Dung on August 27.
The Israeli diplomat emphasised that Israel came from a country which has a high population relative to its agricultural land that led to exhaustion of soil fertility and many difficulties in its agriculture industry.
“However thanks to advances in agricultural science and technology, the nation overcame many of the obstacles and, as a result, has benefited tremendously,” Ambassador Eilon said.
Israel is currently carrying out a dairy cow breeding project utilising applied modern technology in Binh Chanh district. Leading experts from Israel are closely monitoring the project and they are working hand in hand with experts from Can Tho can, Eilon said.
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Eilon extended an invitation to representatives from Can Tho to attend an international scientific and technological conference hosted by Israel in April, 2015.
He said the Israeli Government has plans to exchange students and trainees between its universities and Can Tho University and Can Tho College of Engineering Technology. It is also set to organise hi-tech agriculture conferences in Can Tho.
For his part, Dung introduced the city’s socio-economic situation and its advantages saying the city is specifically seeking investment in hi-tech agriculture, human resource training, health care, water management and use.
He affirmed that Can Tho will create the best possible conditions in terms of administration procedures and infrastructure and offer incentives for Israeli businesses investing in the city.
