At the meeting, Hoang reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation, and development, alongside diversification and multilateralisation of external relations, as well as proactive international integration.

He underscored the country’s growing engagement in UN peacekeeping activities, noting that Vietnamese military officers have participated in missions since 2014, while police officers joined in 2022 in areas such as Abyei, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan.

He also highlighted that Vietnam’s law on participation in UN peacekeeping operations took effect on January 1, 2026, providing an important legal framework for the country’s deeper involvement.

Vietnam attaches importance to international cooperation, particularly with Austria, in training and capacity building for peacekeeping forces, especially in foreign languages, professional skills, subject-matter expertise, international law, cultural awareness, and the application of technology to meet UN standards, he said.

For his part, Lang expressed his impression of Vietnam’s sound policy direction, strong commitment, and notable achievements in UN peacekeeping within a relatively short period. He noted that these efforts have contributed to enhancing Vietnam’s image as a peace-loving and responsible member of the international community.

With its extensive experience and network of experts, the Austrian Peace Centre stands ready to cooperate with Vietnam in organising tailored training programmes, including survival skills, climate adaptation, capacity building for female officers, and the application of technology in peacekeeping operations, he told the ambassador.

Lang also expressed willingness to support courses and workshops on mediation and conflict resolution.

Both sides agreed that cooperation in UN peacekeeping holds significant potential and should be further strengthened in a substantive manner, contributing to global peace, stability, and sustainable development.

As a neutral country and a hub for multilateral diplomacy and United Nations agencies, Austria has actively contributed to UN peacekeeping operations since 1960, deploying more than 100,000 military personnel, police, and civilian staff to over 100 missions, primarily in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

Established in 1982 under the Austrian Ministry of Defence, the Austrian Centre for Peace focuses on research, training, and international cooperation in peacekeeping and mediation, and has been recognised by the United Nations as a Messenger of Peace and awarded a peace education prize by UNESCO.

Six Vietnamese police officers deploy to UNMISS peacekeeping mission

VOV.VN - On the evening of March 15, at Noi Bai International Airport, the Ministry of Public Security held a departure ceremony for Task Group No. 8, whose members will serve in the United Nations peacekeeping mission at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in the Republic of South Sudan in 2026.