Vietnamese police ready to join UN peacekeeping forces
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Public Security Nguyen Duy Ngoc is attending the third United Nations Chief of Police Summit (UNCOPs) in New York from August 30 – September 3.
Vietnamese officers for peacekeeping mission (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA)꧂ – A Vietnamese delegation led byDeputy Minister of Public Security Nguyen Duy Ngoc is attending the thirdUnited Nations Chief of Police Summit (UNCOPs) in New York from August 30 –September 3.
On the occasion,the delegation extended a message that Vietnam is ready to join theinternational peacekeeping forces. In a speech, theVietnamese side highlighted its priorities in the near future, includingupholding the rule of law, not only at home but also the basic principles ofinternational law and the UN Charter, and international conventions to whichVietnam is a member; upholding humanitarianism in mass mobilisation for socialsafety and order; and staying active and creative in sci-tech application tofight crimes. The official added thatthe Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security also suggested the UN send expertsto Vietnam to help with personnel training for peacekeeping operations as wellas equipment and materials. Participants atthe event discussed response to challenges to peace, security and sustainabledevelopment in the current context, and the strengthening of commitments to sendingpolice to UN peacekeeping activities worldwide within the framework of theInitiative on Action for Peacekeeping, the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable DevelopmentGoals. Previously, delegations from the Ministry of Public Security also joined the summit in 2016and 2018./.
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Vietnamese officers for peacekeeping mission (Photo: VNA) 
