Viet Nam enhances efficiency and quality of participation in U.N. peacekeeping operations

Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang chaired the conference.

Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang chairs the conference.

According to the report presented by the Viet Nam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the two units fulfilled their professional duties and received high praise from their respective missions and the United Nations after their one-year deployments. They made a positive and lasting impression through practical activities to support local communities. Upon completing their rotations, both units were rated as having excellently fulfilled their assigned missions by UNISFA and UNMISS. The Engineering Company Rotation 4 was selected and nominated by UNISFA as the sole “Outstanding Unit” for submission to the U.N. Secretary-General for recognition and commendation.

Members of the Engineering Company Rotation 4

Members of the L2FH Rotation 7

At the conference, representatives of relevant agencies and units focused their discussions on issues requiring improvement in force preparation, training and operational support, with a view to enhancing the effectiveness and quality of Viet Nam’s participation in U.N. peacekeeping operations.

In his concluding remarks, Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang praised the Engineering Company Rotation 4 and the L2FH Rotation 7 for their achievements during their respective duties. Both units had fulfilled the tasks assigned by the U.N. and mission commanders, contributing to upholding the traditions of Uncle Ho’s soldiers and promoting the image of Vietnamese blue-beret peacekeepers among people at home and international friends.

Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang hands over the certificates of merit of Defense Minister to collectives and individuals of the Engineering Company Rotation 4.

The general requested the VNDPKO and relevant agencies and units to continue reviewing training programs, improve the quality of force preparation, and ensure that equipment meets actual operational requirements. He also called for studies to address professional shortcomings and the deterioration of machinery and equipment, helping subsequent rotations complete their missions.

At the conference, collectives and individuals from the Engineering Company Rotation 4 and the L2FH Rotation 7 received Certificates of Merit from the Minister of National Defense and the Chief of the General Staff in recognition of their outstanding achievements in U.N. peacekeeping operations during the 2025-2026 rotation.

Translated by Quynh Oanh