Vietnam military

At the decision hand-over ceremony. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of National Defence on September 25 handed over the State President’s decisions to three officers, who will join the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The three are Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen My Hanh, and Captain Pham Thi Mai Ngan, who will work at UNISFA , and Major Hoang Van Kien, who will go to UNMISS . Kien will fly to the UN mission on September 28, while the others are scheduled to leave Vietnam in early October, according to Colonel Pham Manh Thang, Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Addressing the event, Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), asked the department to continue selecting personnel for the UN forces in line with regulations, and build a suitable roadmap to improve foreign language skills for Vietnamese peacekeepers. … [Read more...] about Three more Vietnam military officers to join UN peacekeeping forces

On September 20, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong chaired a solemn reception for General Chalermphon Srisawasdi at the Headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense. After the reception, the two sides held talks. During the talks, General Cuong affirmed the significance of the visit which takes place in the context that the two countries are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the establishment of their strategic partnership, contributing to creating new momentum for Vietnam - Thailand defense relations. On the basis of the bilateral friendship and fruitful cooperative relations, the cooperation between the two militaries has continuously developed with many practical and effective activities. Such cooperation mechanisms as defense policy dialogue; coast guard exchange; collaboration between arms and services; young officers’ exchange; information sharing; consultation; support to each other at ASEAN-led … [Read more...] about Thai Chief of Defense Forces visits Vietnam

The event was attended by Chief of the Vietnam Coast Guard Major General Le Quang Dao, among others. The establishment of the Military Intelligence and Reconnaissance Division marked the new height of the Vietnam Coast Guard Command in general and its Staff in particular, on the occasion of the Vietnam Coast Guard Command’s 25th anniversary of its foundation day. Meanwhile, it also helps the Staff of the Vietnam Coast Guard grasp situations at sea early and from afar, meeting all task requirements of protecting the national sovereignty over sea and islands in the current context. Addressing the event, Major General Le Quang Dao congratulated the unit on its new development, urging the General Department II of the Ministry of National Defense and functional units to create favorable conditions for the unit in both personnel and equipment, so as to meet all task requirements. He also asked the newly-established division to ensure its firm political stance, raise competence and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Coast Guard’s Military Intelligence and Reconnaissance Division established

Col. Nguyen Nhu Canh (R), Deputy Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence, and Matsuzawa Tomoko, Director for Defence Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region at the Japanese Ministry of Defence and head of the working group of Japanese experts, check the quality of the road. (Source:qdnd.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Japanese engineers who were in Vietnam to participate in a competency evaluation programme for prospective United Nations peacekeepers (CEPPP) have built a stretch of road leading to the CEPPP training ground in Hanoi. The CEPPP under the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations Cycle 4 (2021-2023) was the first of its kind to be held in Vietnam. It was co-chaired by Vietnam and Japan. The stretch of road, leading to the training ground at Battalion 31 of Brigade 28 under the Air Defence - Air Force service, is 219 metres long, which is meant to mark the … [Read more...] about Japanese engineers build road to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with Vietnam

Military medical workers practice resuscitating injured engineers while performing the task of clearing bombs, mines and explosives at refugee camps. (Photo: qdnd.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The hosting of the Competency Evaluation Programme for Prospective United Nations Peacekeepers (CEPPP), an activity under the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus ( ADMM-Plus ) Experts’ Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations (PKO-EWG) Cycle 4, aimed to continue affirming the role and responsibility of Vietnam in preparing for and joining UN peacekeeping missions, according to Sen. Lieut. Gen Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA). The officer said that the programme was a chance for Vietnam, together with Japan, the co-host of the activity, as well as other ADMM-Plus members to enhance their capacity, coordination and cooperation in the preparations and participation in UN peacekeeping missions . The programme has offered a chance for Vietnam to … [Read more...] about Successful hosting of CEPPP affirms Vietnam’s responsibility in UN peacekeeping operations: Officer

The idea of building the road section was strongly agreed by Senior Colonel Nguyen Nhu Canh, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, and Ms. Masuzawa Tomoko, Director for Defense Cooperation in the Indo - Pacific Region at Japan’s Ministry of Defense, head of the Japanese Experts’ Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, the co-chair of the ADMM+ Experts’ Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations Cycle 4. To complete this road which leads to the field training ground in the framework of the CEPPP-2023 at Battalion 31, Brigade 28 of the Air Defense - Air Force Service, Japanese engineers used 4,000 tons of stones and applied special techniques to ensure its durability. During the road construction, Japanese engineering instructors guided engineering trainees on how to operate heavy engineering equipment and perform road construction techniques suitable to the terrains of U.N. peacekeeping missions. At CEPPP-2023, Japanese engineering instructors … [Read more...] about Japanese engineers build road in Vietnam to mark two nations’ diplomatic ties

Mexico’s magazine Voces Del Periodista has run a story spotlighting the traditional ties between Vietnam and Latin America in general and Brazil in particular. (Photo: VNA) Mexico City (VNA) – Mexico’s magazine Voces Del Periodista (Voice of Mexican journalists) has run a story spotlighting the traditional ties between Vietnam and Latin America in general and Brazil in particular, on the occasion of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ’s official visit to Brazil from September 23-26. The article, entitled "Vietnam opens its arms of friendship to Latin American countries", highlighted the image of a Vietnamese nation with increasing integration in all fields with friends all over the world, becoming an important factor in the Indo-Pacific region. Vietnam’s glorious history of national defence has inspired millions of peace-loving people around the world, it said, underlining that the country has risen from the ashes of war into a strong country playing a … [Read more...] about Vietnam opens arms wide to Latin American friends: Mexican journal

Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolás Hernández Guillén speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam- Cuba Friendship Association of Hanoi and the People’s Committee of Ba Dinh district on September 22 co-organised a seminar on the Vietnam-Cuba special solidarity, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Leader Fidel Castro's historical visit to Vietnam (September 1973 - 2023). The event was an opportunity to review historical moments, honour the fraternal solidarity and arouse the pride in the valuable support of Leader Fidel Castro and the Cuban people for Vietnam. It was also a chance to pay tribute to generations of leaders and people of the two countries who have continuously consolidated and developed the special fraternal solidarity between Vietnam and Cuba over the past six decades. Addressing the event, Nguyen Van Hay, President of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association of Hanoi, said the image of Leader Fidel Castro in an olive … [Read more...] about Seminar honours Vietnam-Cuba special fraternal solidarity

Fidel's visit 50 years ago still leaves an indelible mark in the hearts and minds of the people of Vietnam and Cuba. Even five decades later, Fidel Castro's lasting influence resonates strongly with many Vietnamese people, portraying him as an enduring symbol of revolutionary heroism, the relentless pursuit of freedom and happiness, and an unbreakable bond between the two nations. Delegates at the conference. Photos: The Hanoi Times Nguyen Van Hay, Chairman of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Organization of Hanoi made the remarks on September 22 at a conference titled “Vietnam-Cuba: A Special Solidarity Friendship” to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s first historic visit to Vietnam (September 1973 – September 2023). The conference provides a deeper insight into the historic moments, celebrates the enduring brotherly solidarity, and instills pride in the invaluable support of Cuban Leader Fidel Castro and the Cuban people to Vietnam. Hay … [Read more...] about Fidel’s affection for Vietnam symbolizes deep bond between two countries

The situation was that juvenile gunmen at an illegal checkpoint requested U.N staff to give them food, money and water, otherwise they would not be allowed to pass. In this situation, military observers must find a way to negotiate with these child gunmen to get through the checkpoint without violating U.N. principles without meeting their demands because they will ask more. The negotiations were not simple, especially at times that the drunken gunmen became angry and opened fire in the air, threatening military observers. Under the observation and guidance of the instructors, the prospective military observers calmly overcame the language barrier with the gunmen, making them calmer and agreeing to let the convoy pass. Colonel Truong Anh Tuan, a member of the Content Sub-committee under the Management Board of the exercise, said that it was not easy to deal with such situation in a locality facing political and security instability, requiring the negotiators to show their … [Read more...] about Military observers practice handling typical challenge at U.N peacekeeping mission