Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss (Photo by OVP MPRD)

MANDALUYONG CITY, 07 November 2022 – Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss called on Vice President Sara Z. Duterte at the Office of the Vice President (OVP) Central Office in Mandaluyong City. 

During the call, Ambassador Fluss informed the Vice President of the Israel Government’s initiatives in the areas of agriculture, water management, technology and innovation, and defense in the country especially in Mindanao. The Vice President conveyed her gratitude for the assistance provided to the Philippines in these areas.

Ambassador Ilan Fluss signs the Guest Book of the Office of the Vice President (Photo by OVP MPRD)

The Vice President shared with the Ambassador the ongoing projects at the OVP. She also briefed the Ambassador about the Basic Education Development Plan 2030 and the challenges and future direction of the education sector in the country.

The Ambassador expressed his hope to further strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Israel through other projects and partnerships in areas of common interest to both countries.

The Philippines and Israel are celebrating 65 years of bilateral relations in 2022.