During the course taking place until May 30, trainers and trainees will discuss lessons related to psychological support for personnel performing tasks at peacekeeping missions.
Colonel Nguyen Nhu Canh, Deputy Director of the Viet Nam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, said that as Viet Nam continues to participate extensively in UN peacekeeping activities, this training course is a practical support. It helps with developing and implementing psychological assistance during the entire process of training, preparation, deployment, and reintegration of Viet Nam's UN peacekeeping force.
New Zealand Ambassador to Viet Nam Caroline Beresford said that defence cooperation is a key pillar of the Viet Nam – New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
In addition to cooperation in English training and specialised fields, the two sides have expanded their ties to a new field which is to provide support for UN peacekeeping forces, she said.
Topics under discussion during the course include health and psychological preparation for peacekeepers and their families before assuming tasks at peacekeeping missions, psychological support for peacekeeping forces in disputed areas, and the appropriate application of New Zealand’s psychological support programme for military personnel to Viet Nam’s peacekeeping force.
