Addressing an August 20 ceremony to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Public Security Force (August 19, 1945 - 2025) hosted by the Permanent Mission to the U.N. in New York, the U.N. officials highlighted the participation, contributions, professionalism, and strong discipline of Vietnam’s forces, including public security officers, in U.N. peacekeeping operations.
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Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the U.N. speaks at the event. |
They stressed that the force's contributions have helped strengthen international peace and security while promoting the core values of the U.N. Charter and multilateralism.
In his remarks at the event, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the U.N., underscored the significance of the historic victory of the August Revolution for Vietnam’s destiny and struggle for national liberation, spotlighting crucial contributions by the People’s Public Security Force.
Over the past 80 years, the force has grown steadily, excelling in safeguarding national security, maintaining social order and safety, and combating crimes, he said, noting that alongside the Vietnam People’s Army, the force has also taken an increasingly active and effective role in U.N. peacekeeping operations.
Viet recalled key milestones in Vietnam’s participation in U.N. peacekeeping, including the establishment of Vietnam Police Peacekeeping Unit No.1. in July 2024. Notably, female officers make up over 30% of the public security officers deployed to peacekeeping missions, reaffirming Vietnam’s strong commitment to the U.N.’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.
He took the occasion to thank U.N. leaders, the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), the U.N. Police Division (UNPOL), relevant agencies, and U.N. member states for their support in helping the Vietnam’s Public Security Force fulfill its missions.
The diplomat affirmed Vietnam’s desire to further strengthen cooperation with international partners to jointly address common security challenges and contribute to promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development in the globe.
Source: VNA