Vietnam, Canada cooperate in peacekeeping operations
Vietnam and Canada have recently co-organised the UN logistics officer course within the framework of the latter’s Military Training & Cooperation Programme (MTCP).
At the opening ceremony of the UN logistics officer course. (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Canada haverecently co-organised the UN logistics officer course within the framework ofthe latter’s Military Training & Cooperation Programme (MTCP).
This is the second time Vietnam and Canada haveco-hosted the course at the Vietnam Department of PeacekeepingOperations. It is also the second international intensive training course on UNpeacekeeping held in the country with the coordination of Vietnam and Canada inthe context of Vietnam's increasingly extensive participation in UNpeacekeeping activities.
Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chiefof General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, said that the course, from October27 to November 10, is a good chance for lecturers and trainees of Vietnam andpartner countries of the MTCP to meet and exchange experience in ensuringlogistics at UN peacekeeping missions.
It sees the participation of six lecturers fromCanada, and around 40 trainees from Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Republic ofKorea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand andVietnam.
Canada is one of the countries with many practicalcontributions to UN peacekeeping operations, with over 125,000 soldiers andpolice deployed.
In late 2017, Vietnam, Canada and the Republic ofKorea (RoK) successfully co-chaired an international conference on UNpeacekeeping within the framework of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) for thefirst time at the Vietnamese department. In December 2017, Vietnam became amember of Canada's MTCP./.
The second defence policy dialogue between Vietnam and Canada took place in Ottawa on September 21 under the chair of Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and his Canadian counterpart Bill Matthews.
The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT) of Canada’s Ontario province and the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada on October 24 held a workshop to review the 5-year implementation of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and to promote Canada’s trade and investment to Vietnam.
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.
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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.
At the opening ceremony of the UN logistics officer course. (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
