Wednesday, 18:33, 27/04/2022

Vietnamese soldiers depart for UN peacekeeping missions

VOV.VN - A deployment ceremony for the nation’s Engineering Unit Rotation 1 and Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 participating in UN missions was held on April 27 in Hanoi amid the presence of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 1 — The ceremony marks the departure of 247 soldiers of the Engineering Unit Rotation 1 and 63 of the Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 to the mission.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 2 — Vietnamese peacekeeping forces participate in a departure ceremony held on April 27 at Noi Bai International Airport ahead of their work as part of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) mission.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 3 — President Phuc reviews the guard of the Vietnam People's Army.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 4 — President Phuc, who is also chairman of the National Defence and Security Council, is present at the airport to see off Vietnamese officers who are on duty at the UN.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 5 — The State leader applauds the nation’s contributions to UN peacekeeping operations over the recent years.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 6 — Minister of Defence Phan Van Giang is on hand to offer encouragement to soldiers at the event.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 7 — Soldiers of Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 depart for South Sudan as part of the UN peacekeeping mission.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 8 — Many soldiers make video calls with their families and relatives before departure.

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vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 11 — Soldiers pose for a group photo alongside President Phuc and Minister Giang.

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vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 13 — A soldier smiles brightly before heading onto the plane.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 14 — On hand at the airport is President Phuc offering encouragement to soldiers.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 15 — Vietnamese soldiers take photos alongside the crew of the Royal Australian Air Force.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 16 — The destination for officers and soldiers is set to be the UNISFA mission in Abyei that is situated between Sudan and South Sudan.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 17 — A total of 31 female soldiers will also start their work at the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) mission.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 18 — The latest mission will see the country deploy its first 184 military engineers to join UN peacekeeping operations.

vietnamese soldiers depart for un peacekeeping missions picture 19 — Soldiers receive plenty of support from different units of the Ministry of Defence.

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