Vietnamese peacekeepers hailed back home

The event was linked with the Hanoi-based Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) and the Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City.

VDPO Director Maj. Gen Pham Manh Thang reported that by the end of their mission, the Engineering Unit Rotation 2 had successfully completed numerous tasks, earning high praise from the Force Commander of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), international friends and local community alike.

Additionally, the Force Commander of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) awarded certificates of merit to the Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 5, along with eight individuals with outstanding performance.

Upon their return, the VDPO orchestrated a meticulous review, identifying and commending the teams and individuals who excelled in performing their duties.

Chairing the event, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, deputy head of the inter-agency working group and the ministry's Steering Committee on participation in the UN peacekeeping operations Sen. Lieut. Gen Phung Si Tan extolled the units for their unyielding commitment, saying that they have not only upheld the tradition of "Uncle Ho's Soldiers" but also spread the sterling image of Vietnamese "blue-beret" soldiers to the world.

Looking ahead, Tan asked relevant agencies and units to work closely with the VDPO to refine and enhance training curricula for future peacekeeping personnel. The focus will be on honing combat skills, managing security incidents, mastering various weapons, and fully grasping rules governing the use of force in UN peacekeeping operations.