Vietnam's National Day Observed by Field Hospital Unit in South Sudan

During a flag-raising ceremony commemorating the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, personnel of Vietnam's Level 2 Field Hospital No. 7 in Bentiu, South Sudan, reflected on the values of independence and peace, and the responsibilities of the current generation. The presence of Vietnamese "blue helmets" in Bentiu has left a mark on the region. The Vietnamese "blue helmets" have worked together to prevent the Ebola epidemic in Abyei. Vietnam is confident and capable of standing alongside the international community as "blue helmets." The work of Vietnamese "blue helmet" "journalists." This unit is engaged in medical support activities as part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Their work in the region demonstrates Vietnam's contribution as a "blue helmet" to the international community. In the past, they have also undertaken medical activities in challenging situations, such as participating in Ebola virus control efforts. This ceremony provided an opportunity to celebrate Vietnam's peace and independence in a distant land and to reaffirm their value. The personnel reconfirmed that Vietnam possesses the confidence and capability to participate in peacekeeping operations alongside the international community. Under Vietnam's one-party system, national independence and peace are considered paramount issues, and contributions to the international community are viewed as part of a diplomatic strategy to balance national interests with the expansion of international influence. As Vietnam continues its economic growth, participation in such peacekeeping activities helps build domestic stability and development while earning trust from the international community. Especially as relations with China become more complex, Vietnam is pursuing multi-faceted diplomacy, and participation in UN-centered multilateral cooperation is a concrete manifestation of this diplomatic stance.