The money will be sent to the Vietnamese peacekeeping forces in South Sudan and the Central African Republic in an effort to fight the COVID-19.

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At the event

Speaking at the event, Deputy Head of the committee Luong Thanh Nghi said the money was donated by the Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese (BAOOV) to support and encourage Vietnamese peacekeepers to fulfill their assigned missions in localities facing difficulties.

Addressing the event, Major General Hoang Kim Phung, VNDPKO Director said that it is the first time that the unit has received practical support from people abroad through BAOOV.

"The care and affection of overseas Vietnamese as well as the people across the country are a great encouragement for the Vietnamese blue-beret force to complete their missions," he added.

Translated by Lam Anh