UNDP pledges to help Vietnam in peacekeeping operations
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will continue to help Vietnam enhance its capacity for joining UN peace-keeping operations, said UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra.
Two members of the level-2 field hospital folded the military flag before the departure of the peacekeeping force in October 2018. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) willcontinue to help Vietnam enhance its capacity for joining UN peace-keepingoperations, said UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra.
Speakingat an international workshop in Hanoi on November 23, Kamal Malhotra pledgedthat the UNDP will also assist Vietnam in mobilising resources frominternational and national development partners, and provide the country withconsultations on a long-term strategy in the sphere.
He encouraged other UN member countries supporting Vietnam in peacekeepingactivities to work more closely with the UNDP representative in Vietnam so toprovide the country with consistent, comprehensive and efficient coordinationand assistance.
DeputyDefence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh, head of the Vietnam Inter-sectoral Working Group forParticipation in the UN Peacekeeping Operations and the Defence Ministry'sSteering Committee for Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations, stressed that joining UN peacekeeping operations is the sustainable andlong-term political resolve of the Vietnamese Party, State and army.
Themove signals the country’s responsibility for the international community andits aim to contribute to the global peace and consolidate national peace andstability, he said.
Vietnamwishes to receive support in training and equipment from such countries as theUS, Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Canada, the UK and France, amongothers.
Besides,Vietnam stands ready to share its experience and resources with other membersof the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in this area, the officernoted.
ColonelHoang Kim Phung, head of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department, said Vietnam hassent 29 officers to UN peacekeeping missions, including a female, since 2014.
InOctober, 2018, the country deployed a level-2 field hospital to South Sudan totake over a field hospital of the UK.
Vietnamis working to consolidate the legal foundation and institutional capacity for itsparticipation in UN peacekeeping operations, and prepare competent resourcesfor the missions, he said.
Delegatesat the workshop looked into Vietnam’s plans and priorities in UN peacekeepingoperations, challenges facing the country in this field, and how to improvecapacity for the training centre of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department.
The workshop saw the participation of US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrinkand UK Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward, among others.-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.
The Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence opened a training course on the operation of heavy engineering equipment in Hanoi on November 5, as part of the Triangular Partnership Project.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Defence’s Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the French Defence Attache Office in Vietnam launched an exchange of medical expertise in Hanoi on November 12 for staff of level 1 field hospital under the engineer corps of the Vietnam United Nations Peacekeeping Mission.
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.
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).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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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.
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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 ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
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The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Two members of the level-2 field hospital folded the military flag before the departure of the peacekeeping force in October 2018. (Photo: VNA) 
