In his remarks, VNDPKO’s Deputy Director Senior Colonel Mac Duc Trong praised the unit for its excellent performance at UNISFA. He also expressed gratitude for and pride in the company’s contribution to the United Nations (U.N.)’s humanitarian efforts, which left a strong impression on peacekeeping personnel at UNISFA, local residents, and international partners.
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Members of the Engineering Company Rotation 3 welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport |
During their one-year tenure at UNISFA, the unit accomplished numerous major tasks that contributed to the stable operation of peacekeepers and stable life of local residents in Abyei. In particular, the company repaired and upgraded 62 km of UNISFA’s main supply route and over 180 km of strategic patrol routes. These efforts ensured the smooth transportation of goods, food, and fuel, while also opening new routes that connected remote bases and ended their isolation during the rainy season. Despite facing harsh weather conditions and a complex security environment, the company, with determination and scientific approach, completed all projects with high quality and received excellent evaluations.
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VNDPKO’s Deputy Director Senior Colonel Mac Duc Trong speaks at the welcome at the airport. |
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Members of the Engineering Company Rotation 3 |
The company was responsible for the construction and maintenance of helipads at the Mission headquarters and remote bases. They also built barracks and other essential infrastructure, and carried out unexpected tasks assigned by the Mission. Apart from engineering duties, the unit also implemented mass mobilization activities, practically and sustainably benefiting local residents. These included providing free medical check-ups; distributing medicines, rice, furniture, school supplies and essential goods; renovating public facilities such as schools, hospitals, radio stations, rural roads; and hosting cultural activities, thereby fostering enduring bonds with the local community.
Through responsibility, innovation, and professionalism, the unit affirmed the prestige and capability of the Vietnamese engineering force in U.N. peacekeeping, earning a letter of commendation from the UNISFA leadership. According to UNISFA’s assessment, the unit’s performance has set a new benchmark for U.N engineering units in peacekeeping missions.
Translated by Huyen Trang - Thu Ha