News in Brief- (09-04-2018)

Namibia to export beef to China

WINDHOEK, Apr 08: Namibia is positioned to become the first African country to export beef to China, following the signing of a protocol between the two countries, said Namibia's Deputy Prime Minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday. She said the signing of the protocol was a direct result of the state visit by Namibian President Hage Geingob to China in late March. — Xinhua

Israel eyes growth in Indian tourist arrivals

Tel Aviv, Apr 08 : Buoyed by the recent direct flight service launched by Air India from New Delhi to Tel Aviv, a top Israeli official said that the country targets a growth of over 65 per cent in Indian tourist arrivals. Air India launched direct flight from New Delhi to Tel Aviv on March 22, reducing the travel time substantially after Saudi Arabia for the first time allowed a commercial flight to use its airspace to reach Israel. — PTI