The event was held to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam, and 31 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations.

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung introduced Vietnam's culinary culture and business environment to international friends.

Emphasising Vietnam's investment promotion policies as well as the hospitality and enthusiasm of the Vietnamese people, Trung called on Israeli and international investors to come and explore business opportunities in the Southeast Asian country.

Israeli and international friends showed their interest in Vietnam’s socio-economic development and foreign policy. They highly appreciated Vietnam's development potential, and expressed their desire to have the opportunity to come and do business in the country.

Also at the event, participants watched documentary films about Vietnam's history of national construction and defence, natural landscapes, current socio-economic development and foreign affairs of Vietnam. They also enjoyed traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Dr. Yaniv Zaid, an Israeli business and communications expert, said that he has travelled to Vietnam several times and has written some books on business activities in the country. He encouraged Israeli businesses to come and seek business opportunities in Vietnam./.VNA