Israeli and Iranian defense industry representatives found themselves in an unusual situation over the weekend at the International Defense Expo 2024 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
In what observers described as a surreal arrangement, the pavilions of the two countries were positioned adjacent to one another, requiring representatives from Israel Aerospace Industries, Rafael and the Iranian Defense Ministry to operate within the same exhibition space.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh toured the Israeli pavilion, expressing particular interest in the unmanned aerial vehicles on display. Israel’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Yaron Mayer, expressed satisfaction with defense cooperation between Israel and the host nation.
The Iranian deputy foreign minister attended the exhibition, which concluded on Sunday. Russia also showcased its weapons systems.
Originally published by Israel Hayom.
