Vietnam People's Army’s founding anniversary marked in South Sudan
Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 5 of Vietnam, which has joined the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has organised practical activities to introduce the image of Vietnam and its people, and the heroic tradition of the Vietnamese army, to international friends.
The continuous deployment of Vietnam's level-2 field hospitals at UN peacekeeping missions contributes to affirming Vietnam's responsible and active participation and long-term commitment to UN peacekeeping operations. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 5 of Vietnam, which has joined the United Nations peacekeepingmission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has organised practical activities to introduce the image of Vietnam and its people, and the heroic tradition of the Vietnamese army, tointernational friends.
In celebration of the 79th founding anniversary ofthe Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 -2023), the activities have helped to send a message to internationalfriends about a friendly and peace-loving Vietnam that always wants to be a friend with all countries in the world.
On this occasion, Force Commander of UNMISS Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian, who had worked in Vietnam for four years, visited officers and soldiersof the Vietnamese field hospital.
While expressing hisimpression of the history and heroic tradition of the VPA, the officer acknowledged thecontributions of the hospital in particular and the Vietnamese army in generalto the UN peacekeeping force at the UNMISS.
He took this occasion to present a certificate of merit to SeniorLieutenant Nguyen Thi Thanh Hang for her outstanding achievements at thehospital.
Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 5 was deployed to South Sudan inJuly this year to replace Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4. It consisted of 63members, including 11 females. These officers and soldiers have undergonecomprehensive training in all aspects, including political, military, technicallogistics, medical expertise, and peacekeeping knowledge relevant to thecurrent situation.
ꦺ Thecontinuous deployment of Vietnam's level-2 field hospitals at UN peacekeepingmissions has contributed to affirming Vietnam's responsible and activeparticipation and long-term commitment to UN peacekeeping operations./.
Vietnam has called on the United Nations and countries to pay greater attention to ensuring security and safety for UN peacekeeping forces, strengthening the application of information technology in implementing operations, and defining tasks and resources for missions.
A ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 29 to deploy Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 5 and Engineering Unit Rotation 2 of Vietnam for peacekeeping operations in the United Nations missions in South Sudan and Abyei.
Vietnam's Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 has completed its UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan after more than a year, with a homecoming ceremony held for its staff in Hanoi on July 9.
Staff members of Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4 and Engineering Unit Rotation No.1, who had finished their peacekeeping tasks at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), paid tribute and reported their achievements to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum in Hanoi on September 14.
Applying the strategy of defending the country into the future during the revolutionary struggle, the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has always paid attention to expanding solidarity and international cooperation to maintain the nation's independence and unification.
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.
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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).
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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 continuous deployment of Vietnam's level-2 field hospitals at UN peacekeeping missions contributes to affirming Vietnam's responsible and active participation and long-term commitment to UN peacekeeping operations. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
