Colonel Pham Manh Thang, Director of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department, delivered the closing speech.

In his closing speech, Colonel Pham Manh Thang, Director of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department, affirmed that the conference had completed the agenda, achieved the set goals and requirements to further strengthen the Partnership on peacekeeping activities among ASEAN members. The conference adopted the Conference Minutes with specific results, which summarized and evaluated the results and progress of the APCN Network, agreed on the direction and method of operation of the APCN Network in the following years, and continued to implement the ASEAN Peacekeeping Partnership Action Plan with a focus on the ASEAN Peacekeeping Command and Staff Exercise (APSE) within the APCN framework to improve training capacity and coordination in effectively performing tasks at the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission, making a practical contribution to the common peacekeeping efforts of the international community.

Rear Admiral Retino Kunto MT Opsla, Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces Peacekeeping Center, speaks.

Rear Admiral Retino Kunto MT Opsla, Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces Peacekeeping Center (IAF PKC), highly appreciated the preparation and successful organization of the conference by the host country Vietnam. He affirmed: “The warm and hospitable reception in Vietnam’s capacity as APCN Chair has created favorable conditions for this year’s APCN conference to take place successfully. Hanoi, with its rich history and culture, is an ideal location to host the 8th APCN event.”

Colonel Pham Manh Thang, Director of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department, presented certificates to the heads of delegations.

The main objective of APCN is to promote and enhance cooperation among peacekeeping centres of ASEAN member states through experience sharing, expert exchange and other capacity building activities in the field of peacekeeping.

Colonel Pham Manh Thang transferred the APCN flag to Rear Admiral Retino Kunto MT Opsla.

Rear Admiral Retino Kunto MT Opsla assessed that the 8th APCN Conference was held at the right time to strengthen intra-bloc cooperation commitments and develop strategic steps to respond to many emerging challenges. In addition, the conference brought positive results towards peace and stability in the region through cooperation and mutual understanding based on the foundation of mutual respect in the Southeast Asian region.

Delegates take a group photo

At the conference, the Director of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department - Chairman of APCN 2023 transferred the APCN flag to Indonesia - rotating Chairman of APCN 2024.

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