Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Wednesday, 8 May 2013), in Beijing, attended a ceremony marking the signing of various cooperation agreements between Israeli and Chinese companies. He said, "This is an expression of thanks to all of you, Israeli and Chinese business people. There is a perfect marriage between our mutual capabilities. The Israeli government stands firmly behind cooperation between Israeli and Chinese companies, [and] between Israeli research institutes and Chinese research institutes."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Tuesday, 7 May 2013), met with Shanghai Mayor Yang Xiong. In order to further cooperation, it was agreed to establish joint research and development teams for Israeli and Chinese research agencies, and that the two governments would encourage cooperation between private companies, including in investments,
National Economic Council Director Prof. Eugene Kandel will head the Israeli team which will focus on providing Israeli water technology to China. The Israeli technologies specialize in – inter alia – desalination, recycling, preventing water loss and treating wastes. An additional field is renewable energy, especially alternatives to oil for transportation.
139 attacks as opposed to 125 in March. The main increase is noted in the number of attacks originating in the Gaza Strip: 12 attacks in April as opposed to three in March. Two rockets were launched from Sinai toward Eilat, while in March no attacks were executed from Sinai.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this afternoon (Tuesday, 7 May 2013), visited Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd He met with Chairman of the Board and Executive Director Zhou Jie and toured the medicines production line.
Prime Minister Netanyahu pointed out to the company directors Israeli companies' technological leadership in the medical field and proposed that the Chinese concern increase its investments in the Israeli economy.
President Shimon Peres, today (Tuesday, 7 May 2013), met with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, who is visiting Israel along with a senior government delegation. The two held a short meeting before taking part in a working lunch during which they discussed strengthening the strategic and economic cooperation between the two countries.
