The law, comprised of five chapters and 27 articles, will take effect on January 1, 2026.
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Vietnamese peacekeeping forces are defined as State-authorized contingents participating in U.N. peacekeeping operations to demonstrate the country's role and responsibility in the international community while enhancing the nation's global standing and prestige. (Photo: qdnd.vn) |
It establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the U.N. peacekeeping missions. It also outlines detailed provisions for force deployment, international cooperation, resource allocation, and the responsibilities of multiple agencies, organizations, and individuals in the work.
Vietnamese peacekeeping forces are defined as State-authorized contingents participating in U.N. peacekeeping operations to demonstrate the country's role and responsibility in the international community while enhancing the nation's global standing and prestige.
The law mandates that the forces are in charge of maintaining and protecting regional and global peace through the country’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation, and development, as well as multilateralization and diversification of international relations.
The legislation also includes strict prohibitions against abusing participation in U.N. peacekeeping forces for illegal activities that could harm the State’s interests or violate the legitimate rights of organizations and individuals. It forbids corruption, bribery, coercion, and any form of discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, education level, or cultural background within peacekeeping operations. Additional banned activities include disseminating false information, leaking the State’s secrets or the U.N.’s confidential materials, and other behaviors that violate Vietnamese law or U.N. regulations during peacekeeping missions.
Also at the afternoon session, lawmakers deliberated the draft Law on Transfer of Sentenced Persons.
Source: VNA