Invited by Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor, Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy China International Trade Representative Zhong Shan headed an economic and trade delegation to Israel. On November 17th, Chinese Ambassador to Israel Gao Yanping met with the delegation and held a welcoming dinner at her residence. Mr. Hu Ming, economic and commercial counselor of the Chinese embassy, was present.
Ambassador Gao introduced to the delegation the general information of Israel and the latest development of the China-Israel economic relations, with an emphasis on the historical opportunities facing the two countries, which were characterized by Israeli sound economic situation, its obvious advantages in science and innovation as well as its strong willingness to cooperate with China. She said that further strengthening the practical cooperation in the field of economic exchanges and bilateral trade was in the interest of both countries and was also helpful to the regional peace and stability.
During the visit, Vice Minister Zhong Shan met with Director General of MOITAL Sharon Kedmi and exchanged views on the implementing follow-up activities of the fifth session of Joint Economic, Trade and Technology Committee, promoting of bilateral trade and investment, standardizing and tightening of cooperation on labor management and enhancing cooperation in water technologies, etc. Mr. Zhong Shan also attended the welcoming dinner held by Mr. Sharon Kedmi. Besides, Vice Minister Zhong Shan visited the drip irrigation exhibition garden of the Netafim company, a famous Israeli water technology and agricultural high-tech enterprise. Ambassdor Gao Yanping, Counselor Shi Yong and Counselor Hu Ming participated in these activities respectively.
