China is strategic priority for Israel

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Beijing, Sept. 4 (People's Daily Online) -- Prof. Eugene Kandel, Chief Economic Advisor of Israeli Prime Minister's office，confirmed and restated the relationships with China is strategic priority for Israel.

He made the comments in an hour-long press conference in Embassy of Israel in Beijing on Tuesday.

Kandel, leading an Israeli delegation, introduced their Chinese trip starting from August 28, citing positive feedbacks from Chinese sides and describing it very "successful".

He said there are three goals of his visit to China. One is to bring the message from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's government, confirming and restating the relationship with China is strategic priority for Israel.

The second is China and Israel will provide a framework to advance bilateral cooperation with very specific and practical ways.

The third is for Israel to learn about the prospects and challenges facing Chinese economy in different provinces in China. Both side will work together to address these challenges.

In Beijing on Tuesday, Kandel met with Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Zhang Xiaoqiang, who is leading the Chinese special working group to promote the economic development of both countries.

Kandel said both sides have set strong foundation for the working relationship and will carry out cooperation in the areas including high technology, agriculture and clean tech.

"We agreed on two important principles. One is we have to be innovative in our thinking as government in order to foster innovation and innovative connections between Chinese and Israeli companies, organizations, universities, and research centers.

"The second is that rather than doing project-by-project we did before, we are now going to plan a long-term relationship which will commit in the areas where we can develop a strong common interests over a prolonged period", said Kandel.

Kandel, the current head of the National Economic Council at the Prime Minister's Office, was nominated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to lead the Israeli side of the taskforce. He visited Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Beijing from August 28 to September 3. Beijing is the final leg of his visit.

During his visit to China in May, Netanyahu and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang agreed that the two countries will set up a special working group to promote the economic development of both countries, strengthen bilateral trade and mutual investment and implement specific joint R & D projects.

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