Vietnam, EU share knowledge, experience in peacekeeping, crisis management
The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the EU Delegation to the country shared experience in peacekeeping and looked into the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) at a meeting held both in person and online on September 28.
Doctors of Level-2 Field Hospital No. 1 depart for the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan on October 15, 2018. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) 𒁃– The VietnamDepartment of Peacekeeping Operations and the EU Delegation to the countryshared experience in peacekeeping and looked into the EU’s Common Security and DefencePolicy (CSDP) at a meeting held both in person and online on September 28.
The event aimed to help the Vietnameseside improve their knowledge about peacekeeping and crisis management policies,capacity in joining UN peacekeeping operations, and understanding of the EU’sCSDP. It also reflected the country’s goodwill in enhancing defence ties with theEU.
Affirming the role of peacekeepingoperations, Maj. Gen. Vu Cuong Quyet, Director of the Institute for DefenceStrategy under the Ministry of National Defence, said this is the largest multilateralsecurity cooperation mechanism in the world at present. Led by the UN, it helpsmake peace in the countries where UN peacekeeping missions are present andcreate an environment for member states to enhance multilateral and bilateral cooperation,thereby strengthening mutual trust to boost substantive and effectivecooperation.
Despite certain initial outcomes in its participation in UN peacekeeping operations,Vietnam has yet to officially take part in the EU’s crisis management activities,and it has the need to study and learn more about the CSDP, he noted, addingthat the country has noticed the effective assistance from the EU’s CSDP.
Vietnam will send personnel todirectly participate in the EU’s crisis management operations in the time ahead,firstly at the EU Training Mission in the Central African Republic, Quyetadded.
Sen. Lt. Col. Pham Tan Phong, DeputyDirector of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, said in thespirit of turning defence cooperation into a pillar of bilateral relations,Vietnam and the EU have always shown their goodwill and commitment to building regionaland global peace, including the signing of a frameworkfor the participation of Vietnam in EU crisis management operations.
He noted Vietnam and the EU have beenbuilding a sustainable relationship based on the common principles they haveagreed on.
At the meeting, speakers from the EUhelped the Vietnamese side gain an insight into crisis management operationsand field experiences in different countries. Vietnam also shared its experiences andlong-term vision on UN peacekeeping operations.
In the time ahead, Vietnam is set to coordinate more closely with the EU andmember nations to achieve more successes in promoting the role andeffectiveness of peacekeeping and crisis management operations, and increasecountries’ engagement in global peace and security issues, including UNpeacekeeping and crisis management operations./.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has spotlighted the important role of new technology in peacekeeping, affirming that technology is an efficient tool to enhance the capacity to protect civilians and protect peacekeepers themselves in conflict hotbeds.
The planning and implementation of transitions from peacekeeping operations should consider different unique and specific contexts of a host country, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, told an open debate of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on September 8.
With standout contributions to United Nations’ peacekeeping missions over the past seven years, the Vietnam Centre for Peacekeeping, now the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, has helped improve the profile and role of Vietnam’s military and Vietnam as a whole in the international arena.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the high-level General Debate of the UN General Assembly’s 76th session (UNGA 76) in New York from September 21-24. The trip takes place at a time when Vietnam is celebrating the 44th anniversary of the country’s membership in the UN (September 20, 1977 – 2021).
The United Nations (UN) highly valued Vietnam's high sense of responsibility and the professionalism of Vietnamese officers in peacekeeping operations, and wished that Vietnam will continue to maintain and increase its forces in UN peacekeeping missions, according to Deputy Minister of National Defence Hoang Xuan Chien.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Doctors of Level-2 Field Hospital No. 1 depart for the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan on October 15, 2018. (Photo: VNA)
