Viet Nam Human Rights
Vietnam’s peacekeeping force wins high appreciation
24/4/21
The peacekeeping force of Vietnam has made considerable contributions over the past years, which have won the recognition and high evaluation from the United Nations and international friends, thereby helping to promote the country’s stature and prestige in the region and the world.
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| Members of the level-2 field hospital No 3 in a training session__Photo: VNA |
Lieutenant Colonel Stéphane Pierrat, an European Union expert for peacekeeping sent to the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, told the Vietnam News Agency that the Vietnamese peacekeepers are “fully capable to join all the standards from United Nations”, and that they are proving their experience on the ground in South Sudan.
The force has assisted not only the troops but also the population in South Sudan, and been “very welcomed”, he said, adding that the UN has highly valued Vietnam’s contributions.
Pierrat said that he has seen people coming back with a very great smile and also people going to South Sudan with a great smile, and that they must be very happy and proud to be in this mission.
Since June 2014, Vietnam has deployed three level-2 field hospitals to South Sudan. The first two fulfilled their tasks and already returned home while the third departed for the African country on March 23.
Talking about Vietnam’s dedication to UN peacekeeping operations, Major Colonel Adam R. Lulay, Bilateral Affairs Officer from the US Office of Defense Cooperation, said: “The experiences that Vietnam is seeing and getting well over in South Sudan, they can bring a lot of those lessons learned back here and incorporated into Vietnam, but also spread it to their peers and the future missions.”
The Vietnamese force’s performance in South Sudan is an exemplar of medical assistance, especially amid the current challenges of COVID-19, according to the officer.
Lulay said the peacekeepers from Vietnam have “done an incredible job leading the way in many ways”, especially the percentage of women higher than the level recommended by the UN.
Over the last six years, Vietnam has included 20 servicewomen in its level-2 field hospital staff, accounting for nearly 16 percent, and four others individually deployed to UN peacekeeping operations, higher than the recommended 15 percent.
Major General Hoang Kim Phung, Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, noted though the country has just taken part in UN peacekeeping operations, it has made a great impression on international friends, particularly the UN and the missions in South Sudan and the Central African Republic.
The performance by both the first and second level-2 field hospitals has been highly valued by the mission leaders and the UN. The UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix also sent a thank-you letter to the Vietnamese Government for the medical contribution.
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Vietnamese peacekeeping force was capable of responding to all UN requirements.
I learn that the UN highly appreciates Vietnam’s contribution.
I see Vietnamese officers who have fulfilled their mission returning to Vietnam with a bright smile.
Vietnam’s mission in South Sudan is exemplary in medical aid, especially in the context of the current epidemic challenge
During the Covid-19 pandemic time, Vietnamese peacekeepers have been strictly abiding by anti-pandemic regulations in South Sudan.
long with performing tasks given by the UN, Vietnamese peacekeepers also extend helps to local people by means of humanitarian activities, including raising and teaching children, giving locals gardening tips, etc.
Despite carrying out missions far away from home, under harsh weather conditions, with potential security risks and epidemics, in recent years the Vietnam People's Army forces participating in the United Nations peacekeeping operations have made great efforts to overcome difficulties and successfully complete their assigned tasks, leaving a good impression of Uncle Ho's soldiers in the hearts of international friends'.
Vietnam participating in the UN peacekeeping activities is a breakthrough to consistently realise the Party's foreign policy on an independent, autonomous, peaceful, cooperative and developing manner, while clearly demonstrating the role of the People's Army in the nation’s revolutionary cause and fulfilling its international obligations.
Vietnam will continue to seek measures to enhance the efficiency of and expand the areas of engagement in UN peacekeeping operations
Vietnam’s involvement in UN peacekeeping missions has helped promoting defence cooperation between the country and partners, enhancing its position and prestige in the regional and global arena, and contributing to Vietnam’s success in running for non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure
Along with the maintaining of operations of a level-2 field hospitals in South Sudan and officers in other positions, Vietnam will seek opportunities to deploy the sapper force, while considering the possibility of expanding its engagement in other operation areas
The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations will give more advice to the Central Military Commission and leaders of the Ministry of National Defence as well as the steering committee on measures to protect the safety of Vietnamese officers amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam will strive to develop the department into a centre for the enhancement of peacekeeping capacity in the region and the world.
We contribute to maintaining peace in the world and at the same time other countries must pay respect for Vietnam’s peace, legitimate interests, and sovereignty
Vietnam has the highest rate of female peacekeepers (over 10 percent) at U.N. missions and these officers have taken the same missions as males.
You have contributed tremendously to the peacekeeping mission’s work and your legacy will be remembered by all
Despite these difficulties, Vietnamese peacekeepers have taken a lot of effort to contribute to the fight against COVID-19 in the Central African Republic and South Sudan.
These efforts were applauded by the UN inspection team for pushing back the disease and protecting community health.
More Vietnamese officers will take high positions in UNMISS, MINUSCA, and other U.N. agencies in the future.
The sending of Vietnamese peacekeepers to U.N. peacekeeping missions demonstrates the country’s responsibility towards the international community.
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