the Annual Event of Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce
On 20th November, 2011, Ambassador Gao Yanping was invited to the annual event of Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce, and granted the awards as guest of honor to the companies and people who have made great contribution in promoting economic and trade relations between Israel and Asian countries. Mr. Hu Ming, the Economic and Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Embassy, was at present.
The event was also attended by Ambassadors and Commercial Counselors of India, Korea, Philippines and Sri Lanka in Israel, Mr. Simhon, Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor of Israel, Mr. Kedmi, General Director of Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor, Ms. Ben-Abba, Director General of Economic Affairs of the Foreign Ministry of Israel and more than 100 celebrities of industry and business in Israel. Mr. Cohen, President of Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Lynn, President of Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce and others delivered speeches at the event.
Minister Simhon said that Asia is the most important market for Israel. The economic and trade relations between Israel and major Asian countries have seen a tremendous increase and attracted great attention. The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor has launched several programs to promote the economic and trade cooperation between Israel and Asian countries like China and India. The feasibility study of signing Free Trade Agreements with relevant countries is also commenced.
Heads of chambers of Israel are highly optimistic about the Asian market and have showed strong interests in deepening trade and investment cooperation with Asian countries, particularly China and India. They also expressed their eager wish for the early signing of Free Trade Agreement between Israel and Asian countries, especially China.