In today’s podcast, we will listen to international perspectives on the peacekeeping efforts of Vietnam’s “Blue Beret” soldiers, as well as firsthand accounts from the soldiers themselves during the course of this noble mission.
Nghia congratulated Australia on its recent achievements, welcomed the positive results of Governor-General Sam Mostyn’s recent state visit to Vietnam, and reaffirmed that the CPV and the Vietnamese Government attach great importance to Australia’s role.
All preparations for the unit, comprising 169 officers and soldiers, have been completed, and the personnel are ready to embark on their mission on September 26.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
Vietnam is currently exceeding the global benchmark for the participation of female police officers in peacekeeping missions, said Angela Pratt, Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam.
The two sides agreed to step up consultation and mutual support at international forums while increasing delegation exchanges at all levels to enhance information sharing in crime prevention.
NA scrutinises draft Law on Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations
Hosting the Lao delegation, Major General Pham Manh Thang, Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, affirmed that Vietnam is willing to share its experiences with Laos in UN peacekeeping operations, which is in line with the policy of the Vietnamese Party, State, Government, and the Vietnam People’s Army.
The Vietnamese Embassy and Defence Attaché Office in the US held a ceremony in Washington DC on December 9 (local time) to commemorate the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) (December 22, 1944 - 2024) and the 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Festival (December 22, 1989 - 2024).
Malaysian history and international politics researcher Enzo Sim Hong Jun from Penang Institute has emphasised the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA)'s contributions to the national building and safeguarding as well as to UN peacekeeping activities.
Deputy Secretary of Strategy, Policy, and Industry at the Australian Department of Defence Hugh Jeffrey on October 29 hailed the strides in defence cooperation between his country and Vietnam since they upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March.
The Engineering Unit Rotation 3 and the Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi, and to fallen soldiers at the Heroic Martyrs' Monument in the capital city on September 18 before they head for UN peacekeeping missions.
The United Nations has lauded Vietnam for its participation in and support and contributions to UN peacekeeping operations worldwide.