Australian super transport takes Vietnamese officers to keep peace in Africa

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended the military departure ceremony, along with leaders of the Ministry of National Defense , several central ministries and branches, the United Nations Resident Representative in Vietnam, and ambassadors and representatives of several countries in Vietnam...

Major General Pham Manh Thang, Director of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department, said that Level 2 Field Hospital No. 6, with an official staff of 63 members, will replace Level 2 Field Hospital No. 5 at the UNMISS Mission, South Sudan.

The 3rd Engineer Team, with an official strength of 184 members, including 18 female soldiers, will replace the 2nd Engineer Team at the UNISFA Mission, Abyei Region.

Up to now, 100% of officers and staff of Level 2 Field Hospital No. 6 and Engineering Team No. 3 are mentally secure, have determined their tasks well, have completed all preparations, and are ready to depart to carry out their missions.

VicePresident Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended the military launch ceremony.

Speaking at the departure ceremony, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan said that for generations, peace has always been the ardent desire of all mankind. Having experienced the pain and loss of war, Vietnam, more than anyone else, understands the extremely precious value of peace .

In the face of conflict and instability in the world, Vietnam always demonstrates an active and responsible role, ready to participate in efforts for peace, stability and security in the world.

Encouraging officers and soldiers of the two units before their departure, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, the Vice President highly appreciated the results achieved when Vietnam participated in UN peacekeeping activities over the past 10 years.

To date, Vietnam has sent nearly 900 officers and professional soldiers, including 13 police officers and 124 female officers, to participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations.

The Vice President presented the national flag and decided to send the officers to their duties.

The Party and State always trust, are proud of and honor the achievements of Vietnam's forces participating in UN peacekeeping operations, including the Level 2 Field Hospital and the Engineering Team.

“You comrades are the “messengers of peace” at the United Nations, contributing to shining the image of the country, the Vietnamese people, and the image of Uncle Ho's soldiers in the new era,” the Vice President emphasized.

The Vice President believes that the units deployed to the mission area will continue the tradition and inherit the achievements of the previous peacekeeping forces; promote their bravery, intelligence and capacity in carrying out the noble tasks assigned by the Party, State, Army and people, meeting the requirements of the United Nations, worthy of the tradition of Uncle Ho's soldiers.

Lieutenant Tran Yen Linh of Level 2 Field Hospital No. 6.

Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Duy The (Engineering Team No. 3) and his daughter.

Wife and daughter saw Lieutenant Colonel Le Hong Giang (Political Commissar of Engineering Team No. 3) off.

In order for Vietnam to participate more deeply in UN peacekeeping activities, the Vice President suggested that the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security closely coordinate with all levels and sectors to continue researching and performing well a number of tasks, including researching and advising the Party and State to perfect the legal framework for participating in UN peacekeeping activities; and paying attention to the regime and policies for officers and soldiers.

Gradually expand the force, area, and participating positions, strive to participate in command and management positions at the United Nations Headquarters and mission areas where Vietnam has strengths; maintain and increase the proportion of female soldiers.

An officer's promise to see him next year before leaving

Lieutenant Do Thi Dieu Huyen, born in 2001, is the youngest female officer participating in this peacekeeping mission.

The Vice President also requested to improve the quality of the force, training in all aspects, especially in expertise, peacekeeping operations, foreign language proficiency, soft skills, survival skills; ensure security and safety at the highest level; promote the spirit of self-reliance, self-confidence, self-reliance, national pride; closely cooperate with friendly forces to improve work efficiency...

Lieutenant Colonel Tran Anh Duc, Director of Level 2 Field Hospital No. 6, expressed his honor and pride at being trusted, selected, and assigned to participate in peacekeeping activities.

Soldiers of the two units will strive to improve their qualifications in all aspects; inherit and promote the experience of previous generations; uphold the spirit of internal and international solidarity; do a good job of propaganda work to strongly spread the good traditional cultural values ​​of the country, the Vietnamese people and the noble qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers in the new era to international friends.

Green beret soldiers set out to carry out peacekeeping missions

GGHB officers beam on departure day

Vice President went to the foot of the plane to see off Vietnamese blue beret soldiers.

Immediately afterwards, the Vice President and delegates went to the foot of the plane to see the delegation off. The Australian Air Force C17 super transport aircraft will carry the Vietnamese blue berets on their way.

Abyei is a disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan. In 2011, the two countries signed an agreement pledging to withdraw troops from the demilitarized zone in Abyei and establish a joint mechanism to resolve the issue. However, so far the two countries have made little progress.

UNISFA was established in 2011 under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1990 with a mandate to protect civilians and promote demilitarization in Abyei.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1996 with the mission of ensuring peace, building political stability and long-term economic development for South Sudan, as well as supporting the government of this country to limit conflicts and protect civilians.

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