Party and State proud of Vietnamese peacekeepers at UN missions

“The Party and State are proud of what you have done at UN peacekeeping missions,” he said while seeing off members of the Level 2 Field Hospital Rotation 5 and the Military Engineering Unit Rotation 2 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Level 2 Field Hospital Rotation 5 comprising 63 members will embark on a new mission in South Sudan to replace the Level 2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 that has already accomplished their assignment.

Meanwhile, the Military Engineering Unit Rotation 2 comprising 184 members will undertake the mission in the Abyei Area between South Sudan and Sudan, to replace the Military Engineering Unit Rotation 1.

The President expressed his belief that the new teams will continue to promote their bravery, intelligence, and capacity in carrying out the noble tasks assigned by the Party, State, army and people, and meeting the requirements of the United Nations.

“With the companionship of the United Nations and friends, and the support of international partners, you will make effective and practical contributions to regional and international peace and security, helping to elevate the status of Vietnam as a responsible member of the international community…..” said Thuong.

Up to now, according the President, Vietnam has sent 533 professional military officers and soldiers to UN peacekeeping activities, and they have well performed their tasks.