UN Senior National Planners Course kicks off
VGP - The United Nations (UN) Senior National Planners Course is taking place in Ha Noi.
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Head of the group of UN experts Rafael Barbieri speaks at the event |
The event is held by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, head of the group of UN experts Rafael Barbieri said the course, the fourth of its kind following the three similar courses held in Serbia, Egypt, and China – marks an important step forward in Viet Nam’s long-term cooperation strategy for peacekeeping efforts.
During the course and under the guidance of experts, participants will get basic knowledge in recruiting, training, implementing, supporting and replacing military and police units in UN peacekeeping activities, thereby improving management and efficiency in those activities.
The event has drawn the participation of 11 experts from the UN Integrated Training Service and 30 trainees from 23 UN-member countries engaged in peacekeeping activities across the world, including five Vietnamese military and police officers.
It is the 10th international course on UN peacekeeping activities held in Viet Nam.
The event will run until April 12.
By Vien Nhu
