According to the Vietnam National Assembly Electronic Information Portal, National Assembly deputies said that the promulgation of the Law on Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Forces is necessary to fully institutionalize the Party's guidelines, the Constitution and laws of the State, and international treaties to which Vietnam is a member. The draft inherits Resolution 130/2020/QH14, while adding many new provisions, in line with international practices and the requirements of the United Nations, creating a complete legal corridor for building and developing peacekeeping forces.
Many opinions say that the law not only affirms the image of a Vietnam that loves peace, is humane, and is responsible to the international community, but also contributes to creating the position and strength to protect the Fatherland "early, from afar" by peaceful means.
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| The National Assembly discussed the draft Law on Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Forces. (Photo: quochoi.vn) |
Adding Civilian Forces, Enhancing Vietnam's Influence
According to delegate Tran Thi Thu Hang ( Dak Nong delegation), expanding the scope of participation in UN peacekeeping operations to include state officials, civil servants and public employees is in line with UN regulations on civilian recruitment. This regulation helps mobilize more civilian human resources, while expanding Vietnam's influence and enhancing its position in peacekeeping operations.
Encouraging the participation of civil forces also has profound social significance, spreading noble ideals and respecting the value of peace. This also contributes to implementing an independent and self-reliant foreign policy and demonstrating that Vietnam is a responsible member of the international community, said delegate Tran Thi Thu Hang.
Delegate Hoang Thi Thu Hien (Nghe An Delegation) suggested that the draft law should have specific regulations on training and coaching for civilian forces participating in peacekeeping. "It is necessary to unify which ministries, departments and sectors are in charge of civilian forces participating in UN peacekeeping forces," the delegate suggested.
Many delegates proposed adding regulations on special preferential policies for peacekeeping forces, especially women.
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| Delegate Ma Thi Thuy, National Assembly Delegation of Tuyen Quang province. (Photo: quochoi.vn) |
Delegate Ma Thi Thuy (Tuyen Quang delegation) suggested that the Drafting Committee study and specify more clearly the specific policies for women, including the need to internalize Resolution No. 1325 dated October 31, 2000 of the United Nations Security Council on women and peace; at the same time, there should be a separate clause or the Government should regulate the financial policies, military rear, and working time, to attract more women to participate.
Delegate Nguyen Thanh Cam (Tien Giang Delegation) proposed adding a regulation to "prioritize the selection of qualified women to participate in the United Nations peacekeeping force".
Delegate Nguyen Tam Hung (Ba Ria-Vung Tau delegation) proposed to clearly define preferential treatment for each stage: during domestic training, when performing duties abroad and after completing the duties and returning. He also said that there should be separate regulations on incentive policies and special treatment for women.
Vietnam is late but not behind
On behalf of the drafting agency, General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, said that the drafting committee will seriously absorb the comments, together with agencies of the National Assembly and the Government to complete the legal document.
He informed that Vietnam started field missions in 2012 and sent the first two officers to join the UN peacekeeping force in 2014. To date, more than 1,000 officers have been sent to join this force.
“Our responsibility as a member of the United Nations is to be late but not behind… Members of the United Nations mission work according to the mission’s assignment, and other tasks such as mass mobilization, building schools, teaching, doing things to help children have activities, and adults receive help… forces from other countries basically do not participate here, but Vietnamese forces, including engineering forces and medical forces, all participate and leave a very deep trust and impression on the local people,” General Phan Van Giang emphasized.
The Minister said that the drafting agency will absorb and supplement regulations on regimes and policies for the United Nations peacekeeping force, especially outstanding regimes and policies that give priority to women when participating in peacekeeping; regulations related to criteria and standards for participating in this force.
The bill is expected to be voted on by the National Assembly on June 26.
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