Vietnam sends 3 more officers to peacekeeping missions in Abyei and South Sudan

On the afternoon of September 25, in Hanoi, the Ministry of National Defense organized a ceremony to present the President's Decision to officers performing UN peacekeeping missions at the UNISFA Mission (Abyei region) and the UNMISS Mission (South Sudan).

Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, Deputy Head of the Inter-Agency Working Group, Deputy Head of the Ministry of National Defense's Steering Committee on participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, chaired the ceremony.

Presentingthe President 's Decision to officers going to perform United Nations Peacekeeping missions at UNISFA Mission, UNMISS, Abyei region, South Sudan.

According to the President's Decision, Vietnam continues to send 3 officers to perform United Nations Peacekeeping missions.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen My Hanh will replace Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong as Senior Training Officer at the UNISFA Mission, Abyei Region.

Major Hoang Van Kien replaces Major Bui Van Nhung as Military Observer at the UNMISS Mission, South Sudan.

Captain Pham Thi Mai Ngan replaces Captain Nguyen The Duy as Quartermaster Officer at the UNISFA Mission, Abyei region.

According to Colonel Pham Manh Thang, Director of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department, in order to prepare a replacement force for officers on duty, the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department has proactively selected officers to ensure they meet the requirements of military capacity, level, knowledge of UN Peacekeeping, foreign language proficiency and good health.

At the same time, the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department has organized training courses at the request of the United Nations such as: United Nations Staff Officer Course, United Nations Military Observer Course, Pre-deployment Training...

Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, encouraged officers to leave for duty.

In addition, depending on each deployment location, the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department has sent individuals to participate in training courses abroad to improve their qualifications in the fields that each officer is responsible for at the missions.

“Up to now, the preparations for the deployment of the comrades have been basically completed, all three comrades have received the Letter of Approval from the United Nations, in which Major Hoang Van Kien has already had a plane ticket and will fly on September 28. Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen My Hanh and Captain Pham Thi Mai Ngan are expected to depart in early October 2023. All comrades are assured of their work and ready to depart to carry out their missions,” said Colonel Pham Manh Thang.

Speaking at the task assignment for the soldiers preparing to depart, Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan reminded the officers to carry out their duties in remote and risky areas, so they need to thoroughly grasp and seriously implement the foreign policy of the Party, State and army; strictly comply with the discipline of the Vietnam People's Army, regulations of the United Nations, laws of the host country, instructions of competent agencies and the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department; and always ensure military conduct while performing their duties.

Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan asked the three officers to continue promoting the tradition of the army and the Vietnamese blue beret force, demonstrating their bravery and capacity, spreading the image of the country and people of Vietnam, the Vietnam People's Army in the international arena; contributing to preserving and building the position and image of Uncle Ho's soldiers in the hearts of the people, the government of the host country and international friends.

To date, Vietnam has sent 786 officers and staff to participate in United Nations Peacekeeping operations in three missions (in South Sudan, the Central African Republic and the Abyei region) and the United Nations Headquarters, including 779 military officers and 7 police officers.

According to the assessment of the United Nations missions and agencies, Vietnamese officers have made great efforts in performing their assigned tasks, demonstrating professionalism, high discipline, and creativity; leaving many very good impressions on the mission leaders, military force commanders, and international colleagues with specific, practical, and highly humane contributions.

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/viet-nam-cu-them-3-si-quan-di-gin-giu-hoa-binh-tai-abyei-va-nam-sudan-post266100.html