The event was chaired by Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, with the participation of UN Deputy Secretary-General Atul Khare, UN Police Adviser Faisal Shahkar, Acting UN Military Adviser Cheryl Pearce, as well as ambassadors, police and military advisers, and representatives of permanent missions of member states.

In his remarks, Ambassador Do Hung Viet emphasized the significance of the “historic autumn of 1945” and the victory of the August Revolution for Vietnam’s destiny and struggle for national liberation, in which the People’s Public Security Force played a vital role.

Over the past eight decades, the Vietnam People’s Public Security Force has steadily developed, excelling not only in safeguarding national security, maintaining social order and safety, and combating crime, including cybercrime and hi-tech crime, but also in joining the Vietnam People’s Army in increasingly active and effective participation in UN peacekeeping operations.

The Ambassador recalled milestones in Vietnam’s peacekeeping contributions, from the first public security officer seconded to UN Headquarters in 2022 to more than 20 officers and servicemen deployed to peacekeeping missions in South Sudan, Abyei (the disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan), and the Central African Republic, leading to the establishment of Vietnam’s first Peacekeeping Police Unit in 2024.

He noted that women now account for over 30% of public security officers sent to peacekeeping missions, underscoring Vietnam’s strong commitment to advancing the UN’s Women, Peace and Security agenda.

On this occasion, the Vietnamese diplomat expressed appreciation to UN leaders, the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), the UN Police Division (UNPOL), as well as relevant UN agencies and member states, for supporting Vietnam’s People’s Public Security force in fulfilling its duties.

He affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to deepen cooperation with international partners in tackling shared security challenges and contributing to global peace, stability, and sustainable development.

In their congratulatory remarks, UN Deputy Secretary-General Atul Khare and UN Police Adviser Faisal Shahkar applauded the remarkable efforts and proud achievements of Vietnam’s People’s Public Security force over the past 80 years. They highlighted its crucial role in maintaining security and social order, thereby creating favorable conditions for Vietnam’s socio-economic development and international integration.

The UN leaders also underscored the professionalism, discipline, and contributions of Vietnam’s forces, including public security officers, in UN peacekeeping operations. They stressed that Vietnam’s participation has helped strengthen international peace and security, while promoting the core values of the UN Charter and the principles of multilateralism.

Public security force asked to place national, public interests above others

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked each revolutionary public security officer to place national and public interests above others in any circumstance, deserving the solid “steel shield” of the Party, State and people.