(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s Peacekeeping Center and the Global Peace Operations Initiative of the US Pacific Command co-organized an international workshop on force generation to the UN peacekeeping operations.

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Deputy Defense Minister, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh told the participants that the conference illustrates Vietnam’s resolute determination and sense of responsibility to engage in UN peacekeeping activities. Vietnam has contributed officials to UN missions in South Sudan and the Central African Republic. Deputy Defense Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh says: “We have recognized that participation in peacekeeping activities is a difficult task. We need experience, technical, and other support for our soldiers to get involved in overseas missions. The UN’s support and experience from other countries for Vietnam is of great importance.”

During the 5-day conference military experts will discuss preparations for troop-contributing countries, a memorandum of understanding with the UN, and training requirements.