The exchange, which will run until October 26, has gathered French experts and personnel expected to join Vietnam’s peacekeeping sapper force.

Participants of the exchange.

Their discussions will focus on security and safety of personnel during missions, the preparation and assignment of tasks, the control of vehicles and interactions with locals, and measures to respond to emergencies in case of attack.

The event will also cover exercises concerning security scenarios.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Director of the VDPO Major General Hoang Kim Phung lauded France’s peacekeeping assistance for Vietnam.

He hoped more exchanges between the sides will be held, mentioning that Vietnam and the EU have recently signed an agreement on the establishment of a framework for the country’s participation in crisis management activities.

French Defence Attaché to Vietnam Lt. Col. Marc Razafindranaly praised Vietnam’s active participation in UN peacekeeping operations.

France is willing to help Vietnam train human resources for such missions, he said.

Joining UN peacekeeping missions affirms VN’s contributions to world peace

Vietnam’s participation in the United Nations’ peacekeeping missions is a humanitarian activity of great significance, affirming the country’s responsibility towards the international community.

Vietnam, Australia boost peacekeeping cooperation

An Australia-funded programme to share experience for officers and medical workers of the level-2 field hospital No.2 wrapped up at the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) on June 5.  

Another Vietnamese officer assigned peacekeeping duty in South Sudan

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh on February 13 handed over the President’s decision to another officer to take on duty at the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

Peacekeeping force affirms Vietnam’s position

Vietnam’s participation in the UN’s peacekeeping mission is a breakthrough in implementing the Party’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development, stated Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh.

UNDP pledges to help Vietnam in peacekeeping operations

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will continue to help Vietnam enhance its capacity for joining UN peace-keeping operations, said UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra. 

Source: VNA