Vietnamese peacekeepers successfully fulfil UN mission

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence on October 23 convened a conference to review the UN peacekeeping mission terms of Engineering Company Rotation 4 and Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7 via both in-person and online formats.

Reporting on mission outcomes, Major General Pham Manh Thang, Director of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department under the Ministry of National Defence, said that Engineering Company Rotation 4 excellently fulfilled its professional engineering duties.

The unit repaired and upgraded roughly 97 kilometers of arterial roads across the Central and South sectors, while restoring 12 critical patrol routes spanning over 300 kilometers.

Notably, the unit completed the repair and upgrade of a 37-kilometer road stretch connecting the UNISFA mission headquarters to Agok town in 85 days, 35 days ahead of schedule, handling an exceptionally large workload. Additionally, the unit carried out site-leveling projects for UNISFA operations and constructed smart camps for peacekeeping units at the mission, all exceeding deadlines with high quality.

Meanwhile, Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7 successfully performed its medical mission at the post, admitting and treating over 2,200 patients, including UN personnel and local residents. Maintaining absolute medical safety, the hospital effectively treated complex cases requiring advanced medical expertise, such as appendiceal abscesses and Achilles tendon ruptures, while managing emergency stabilization and medical evacuation referrals for six complex cases exceeding facility treatment parameters.

The hospital integrated traditional medicine and acupuncture for 35 patients and provided physical therapy for 557 cases across 2,122 courses and 8,413 technical sessions, enhancing international appreciation for traditional Vietnamese medicine.

The unit proactively formulated epidemic prevention plans, effectively curbing outbreaks of malaria, mpox, cholera, and Ebola. In aeromedical evacuation duties, the hospital prepared personnel and equipment, coordinated with relevant agencies, and stood ready for deployment upon request.

vietnamese peacekeepers successfully fulfil un mission picture 2 — Officers and personnel of Engineering Company Rotation 4 and Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7 attend the conference. (Photo: VNA)

Chairing the conference, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, Deputy Minister of National Defence, hailed the achievements of both units, and their high performance across numerous assignments.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang affirmed that the efforts of personnel from Engineering Company Rotation 4 and Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7 in overcoming hardship demonstrated professional capability while spreading a positive image of the Vietnam People's Army. To recognize these contributions, the Ministry of National Defence instructed functional agencies to complete documentation to recommend deserving commendations for outstanding collectives and individuals.

Alongside positive results, the conference candidly identified areas for improvement to refine preparations for future peacekeeping contingents. Recruitment, medical screening, and candidate vetting should be conducted more rigorously and proactively from grassroots levels. Pre-deployment training must be adjusted to align closely with practical requirements and standard UN materials, streamlining durations to boost quality and prevent resource waste. Furthermore, English-language training must be treated as a mandatory, long-term strategic requirement to enable officers and soldiers to perform effectively in a multilateral international environment.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang tasked the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department to take the lead in coordinating with the Engineer Corps, the Military Medical Academy, Military Hospital 175, and the Military Mechanical Engineering Institute under the General Department of Logistics and Technical Services to formulate plans for inspection delegations to service, repair, and maintain equipment, thus ensuring practical efficiency.