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Vietnam appoints 5th military officer to UN Headquarters

Senior Lieutenant Colonel Truong Anh Tuan has been appointed as the 5th Vietnamese officer to serve at the United Nations (UN) headquarters, triumphing over fierce global competition.

Vietnamese Army Engineers organise discussion on clean water in Abyei

The discussion was held in response to World Clean Water Day 2024 on March 22, and attracted the participation of ministries and administrative departments in the Abyei Region, and different units of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).

Vietnam, India launch joint military exercise for UN peacekeeping operations

The Vietnamese and Indian defence ministries launched a joint military exercise for United Nations peacekeeping operations called VINBAX 2023 in Hanoi on December 11.

Vietnam to send four more officers to UN peacekeeping missions

Vietnam will send four more officers to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions in South Sudan, the Central African Republic and the Abyei Area.

Vietnamese police officers honoured by UNMISS

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on October 4 presented UN peacekeeping orders to three officers from the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security who are participating in the UN peacekeeping mission in the African country.

Three more Vietnam military officers to join UN peacekeeping forces

The Ministry of National Defence on September 25 handed over the State President’s decisions to three officers, who will join the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

More police officers deployed to UN peacekeeping mission

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on August 16 handed over the State President’s decision to deploy three more police officers to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

Military Engineering Unit Rotation 1 back home from Abyei

Vietnam’s Military Engineering Unit Rotation 1 has accomplished its peacekeeping tasks at the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and came back to a homecoming ceremony held at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on August 15.

VN engineering Unit Rotation 2 deployed to Abyei for UN peacekeeping mission

A see-off ceremony for Engineering Unit Rotation No 2 of Vietnam for the UN peacekeeping mission in the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) was held by the Ministry of Defence on August 8.

Vietnam’s engineering unit to bring some 300 tonnes of supplies to Abyei

Engineering Unit Rotation 2 of Vietnam is going to leave for the UN peacekeeping mission in the Abyei region in the next few days, with about 300 tonnes of supplies to be brought along.

Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 back home from South Sudan

Vietnam's Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 has completed its UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan after more than a year, with a homecoming ceremony held for its staff in Hanoi on July 9.

Australia supports Vietnamese Peacekeeping Mission to South Sudan in Africa

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has transported personnel and equipment for Vietnam’s Level 2 Field Hospital in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for a fifth time since 2018.

Women power: Vietnamese peacekeepers undaunted by challenges

Vietnamese female UN officers reflect on their time serving the United Nations peacekeeping mission.

Vietnam willing to boost personnel deployment to UN peacekeeping operations: diplomat

A diplomat of Vietnam has affirmed the country’s willingness to continue expanding the deployment of personnel to United Nations peacekeeping operations in the coming time.

Seven more Vietnamese officers to join UN peacekeeping mission in Africa

Seven officers received the Vietnamese State President's decision to join the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, South Sudan and Abyei on February 7.

Commissioned officer delays flight to save pregnant woman in Dubai

Major Vu The Anh, a UN peacekeeping officer in South Sudan, after completing his mission, delayed his flight home to help a pregnant woman in Dubai.

Four Vietnamese peacekeepers to depart for Central African Republic

The Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony in Hanoi on December 16 to present President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s decisions to send four military officers to the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic.

UN official visits Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix on November 26 visited the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations as part of his visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam sends seven more peacekeepers to UN missions

The Defence Ministry handed over to seven army officers the President’s decisions to send them to UN peacekeeping missions at a ceremony on November 24.

Defence Minister calls for greater UN efforts to ensure global peace

Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh suggested the UN enhance its central role in concerted efforts to deal with challenges to global security and peace while meeting with Under-Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations Herve Ladsous.