On January 2, the Ministry of National Defense held a ceremony to present official deployment decisions from the President and the Minister of National Defense to eight officers.

Six of them will serve in the MINUSCA mission, undertaking roles such as Training Staff Officer, Logistics Staff Officer, Operations Officer, Intelligence Analysis Officer, Communications Officer, and Intelligence Staff Officer.

Two officers will be deployed to the UNMISS mission as a Staff Officer and a Military Observer.

Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defense, presented the decisions and expressed confidence in the officers’ ability to fulfill their duties in any position.

He emphasized their role as Vietnam’s peace ambassadors, showcasing the noble qualities of Vietnam’s military personnel and promoting the image of the Vietnamese people and nation.

The Deputy Minister urged the officers to prioritize safety given the unpredictable security situations in their mission areas.

He also encouraged them to exhibit confidence, professionalism, and resourcefulness while collaborating effectively with international colleagues.

While serving abroad, the officers are expected to embody self-reliance, resilience, and creativity.

They were advised to work closely within their teams, maintain internal unity, and foster mutual support to overcome challenges and complete their missions successfully.

Vietnam has steadily increased its participation in UN peacekeeping operations, particularly in expanding the number of female personnel in line with the UN’s gender equality strategies and Vietnam’s commitments.

To date, nearly 1,100 Vietnamese personnel have served in UN peacekeeping missions across three locations, including the UN headquarters.

The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations is actively preparing the fourth Engineering Unit and the seventh Level-2 Field Hospital for deployment in 2025.

The MINUSCA mission was established under a 2014 UN resolution to protect civilians, support the peace process, and implement the 2019 Peace and Reconciliation Agreement between the Central African Republic government and armed groups.

The UNMISS mission, created in 2011 under UN Security Council Resolution 1996, focuses on maintaining peace, fostering political stability, supporting economic development in South Sudan, and assisting the government in reducing conflict and protecting civilians.

Tran Thuong