Vietnam’s participation in the UN’s peacekeeping mission is a breakthrough in implementing the Party’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development, stated Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh.
The second group of Vietnam’s first level-2 field hospital to the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (Source: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam’s participation in theUN’s peacekeeping mission is a breakthrough in implementing the Party’sconsistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperationand development, stated Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. NguyenChi Vinh.
The Vietnam Peacekeeping Centre under the Defence Ministrywas established in December 2013 and upgraded to become the Vietnam Department ofPeacekeeping Operations in January 2018. It has facilitated the training ofhuman resources for the mission.
Vietnam began joining in UN peacekeeping operations in 2014.In its initial years, the country sent staff and liaison officers and observersto several African nations, including South Sudan and the Central AfricanRepublic.
In October 2018, Vietnam’s first level-2 fieldhospital, the first-ever independent unit of Vietnam to join the UN peacekeepingmission, deployed two groups of 63 personnel to South Sudan. OnOctober 1, the first group with 32 members set off for the African country. Thesecond group with 31 doctors left Ho Chi Minh City for the mission on October15.
In his online speech delivered from the UN headquarters, UN Under-Secretary-Generalfor Field Support Atul Khare said the deployment reflects Vietnam’s goodwilland responsibility toward the mission as well as its capacity to directlyinvolve in the work, bringing peace and stability to people in difficult areas.
To date, the hospital has offered check-ups and treatment tohundreds of patients.
On December 13, 2018, the Defence Ministry launcheda training course for 70 staff members of the second level-2 fieldhospital to help them gear up for taking over from the first field hospital.
The two hospitals have been designed to be ready to replaceeach other in peacekeeping operations. With diverse functions, they can alsoserve as mobile hospitals in emergency cases like disaster search and rescue inVietnam, and take part in multilateral drills.-VNA
A ceremony was held at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on Oct. 15 to see off the second group of VN's first Level-2 field hospital to the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.
Representatives from Vietnam’s level-2 field hospital in South Sudan attended a ceremony in Bentiu on October 24 to mark the 73rd United Nations Day, according to Quan Doi Nhan dan newspaper.
The Defence Ministry on November 20 handed over to two officers the President’s decision to assign them to take on duty at the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.
Vietnam has so far sent over 20 officers to UN Peacekeeping missions and the country’s operation has been highly valued by the international community.
Vietnam closes the year 2018 with many political, diplomatic and socio-economic events and hallmarks which have drawn special international attention. The following are 10 prominent external relations events selected by the Vietnam News Agency.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The second group of Vietnam’s first level-2 field hospital to the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (Source: VNA) 
