VNDPKO Director Major General Pham Manh Thang presided over the ceremony.

Prior to the ceremony, the delegation laid wreaths and offered incense in tribute to fallen soldiers at Bac Son Heroic Martyr Memorial.

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Delegates and the personnel of Engineering Company Rotation 4 offer incense in tribute to fallen soldiers at Bac Son Heroic Martyr Memorial.

Reporting the unit’s achievements to President Ho Chi Minh, Colonel Trinh Van Cuong, Commanding Officer of the Engineering Company Rotation 4, affirmed that despite complex security conditions, harsh weather and inadequate infrastructure, the unit’s officers and staff remained united, steadfast in their political stance, and strictly disciplined. They demonstrated initiative and creativity, overcame difficulties and successfully fulfilled their assigned tasks.

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An overview of the ceremony

Throughout its deployment, the company effectively carried out engineering support missions, including surveying, constructing, repairing and upgrading roads, bridges and infrastructure facilities, as well as strengthening camps and security-related facilities. In particular, work on and maintenance of Banton bridge, together with efforts to keep key transport routes open, helped enhance mobility, provide logistical and technical support, and improve the operational effectiveness of the U.N. peacekeeping forces in the area.

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Delegates and the company’s personnel enter the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh.

Many tasks were completed beyond targets while meeting quality and schedule requirements and maintaining absolute safety. The company’s performance received high praise from UNISFA leaders and chains-of-command. In recognition of its outstanding contributions, the mission recommended that the U.N. Secretariat consider the unit for commendation.

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Major General Pham Manh Thang commends the Engineering Company Rotation 4 for its efforts and successful fulfillment of its mission.

Together with its professional duties, the company actively engaged in humanitarian assistance and community support, helping improve local residents’ living conditions. The roads and infrastructure it completed also served as bridges of friendship and solidarity between Vietnamese blue beret peacekeepers and local people.

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Colonel Trinh Van Cuong reports the unit’s achievements to President Ho Chi Minh.

Addressing the ceremony, Major General Pham Manh Thang praised the efforts and dedication of the Engineering Company Rotation 4, affirming that its achievements demonstrated political stance, professional competence, a strong sense of responsibility and the noble qualities of Uncle Ho’s soldiers in an international environment.

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Officers and personnel of the Engineering Company Rotation 4 report their achievements to President Ho Chi Minh.

He hoped that every officer and service member would continue applying the knowledge and experience gained during the mission to their duties at their respective agencies and units. He also called on them to serve as key contributors to training, instruction and experience-sharing, helping build an increasingly regular, professional and modern Vietnamese peacekeeping force.

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Ho Chi Minh Badges are presented to the personnel of the Engineering Company Rotation 4.

The company pledged to continue learning and improving their capabilities, while upholding the traditions of solidarity and discipline and remaining ready to undertake and successfully accomplish all assigned tasks.

At the ceremony, delegates and the company’s personnel were presented with Ho Chi Minh Badges. The delegation then entered the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to pay tribute to the late President.

Translated by Quynh Oanh