More 24 Vietnamese soldiers head to South Sudan for Peacekeeping Mission
On April 21 morning, at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the farewell ceremony was held for 24 Vietnamese soldiers at the Level-2 Field Hospital No. 3 heading to South Sudan to undertake the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission.
The farewell ceremony saw the attendance of Major General Hoang Kim Phung, Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations; Major General Nguyen Hong Son, Director of Military Hospital 175 under the Ministry of National Defense, representatives from Military Region 7, Division 370 (Air Defense - Air Force), Defense Attaché, representatives from the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, relatives of officers and staff of Level 2 Field Hospital No. 3.
Photo: VOV
Before leaving for South Sudan, 24 soldiers were trained to conduct medical emergencies and drive armored vehicles.
Although the Covid-19 partly affected their training, soldiers showed their determination to successfully accomplish the mission.
Photo: VOV
Female soldier Ngo Thi Hai Linh said: “Given the complicated development of Covid-19 epidemic, we couldn’t receive training support from the United Nations’ experts. However, I do believe that the Level-2 Field Hospital No. 3 will complete the task and return safely together”.
Major General Nguyen Hong Son, Director of Military Hospital 175 under the Ministry of National Defense encourages officers and soldiers of Level 2 Field Hospital No. 3. Photo: VOV
Other pictures at the farewell ceremony:
Photo: Kinhtedothi
Photo: Kinhtedothi
Photo: Kinhtedothi
Photo: Kinhtedothi
Previously, on March 24, 33 soldiers at the Level-2 Field Hospital No. 3 headed to South Sudan. They safely landed at Juba International Airport two days later. After completing the mandatory Covid-19 quarantine, they arrived at Bentiu base and officially assumed their duties from April 17.
On the afternoon of March 23, 63 soldiers from the field hospital No. 2 participated in the deployment ceremony before leaving for Bentiu (South Sudan).
Deputy Minister of Defence, Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh, has expressed a hope that Vietnam will continue to send peacekeeping forces to more areas ...
Speaking at a press briefing in Hanoi on June 13, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix commended Vietnam’s efforts in addressing post-war consequences and contributing to UN peacekeeping activities.
The Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam, in partnership with UN Women, convened a high-level International Forum on “Enhancing the Participation of Female Police Officers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations - Global Perspectives and Vietnam’s Contribution” on June 12.
Vietnam's 11-year journey in the United Nations peacekeeping force has affirmed its stature on the world peacekeeping map. Through its contributions, Vietnam has strengthened its international presence and demonstrated its commitment to global peace and stability.
Since 2022, the Vietnam People's Public Security force has officially participated in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Missions. With thorough and professional preparation, along with a profound humanitarian spirit, Vietnamese police officers have consistently fulfilled their professional duties with excellence, leaving a positive impression on the international community in post-conflict areas.
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