Vietnam is a reliable and responsible partner of the United Nations

The delegation pays a courtesy call on the Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary-General and Head of MINUSCA.

At the meeting, Sr. Lt. Gen. Pham The Tung congratulated MINUSCA on securing key elections in the country. He affirmed that Vietnam views U.N. peacekeeping as a significant political task, demonstrating its commitment to global peace and security. Since 2014, Vietnam has deployed over 1,300 military officers to missions in South Sudan, the Central African Republic, Abyei, and U.N. Headquarters, successfully operating field hospitals and engineering companies. The Ministry of Public Security has also deployed numerous individual peacekeepers. Notably, Police Unit No. 1 has achieved Level 3 in the U.N. readiness system, with female participation exceeding 30 percent.

Sr. Lt. Gen. Pham The Tung and the delegation meet with working groups from the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam at MINUSCA.

Lt. Col. Dang Thu Ha, Head of the Ministry of National Defense’s working group at MINUSCA, presents a report at the meeting.

The Deputy Minister requested that MINUSCA continue supporting Vietnamese officers and discussed the potential deployment of Police Unit No. 1 to the Central African Republic. Valentine Rugwabiza highly appreciated the contributions of Vietnam’s forces in maintaining regional stability, pledging continued support despite U.N. budget constraints and restructuring.

Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung presents gifts to encourage the two working groups.

The delegation also met with working groups from the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security at MINUSCA. Lieutenant Colonel Dang Thu Ha, Head of the Ministry of National Defense’s working group, reported on the complex local security situation. Despite these challenges, the groups have maintained internal cohesion and closely coordinated on operations and national commemorations, promoting Vietnamese culture to the international community.

The Ministry of National Defense’s working group presents souvenirs to the delegation.

Sr. Lt. Gen. Pham The Tung commended the officers' perseverance and urged them to maintain solidarity. He emphasized that their roles represent responsibilities entrusted by the Party and State, highlighting that coordination between military and public security forces is vital for mission success.

Translated by Trung Thanh