Vietnam’s L2FH Rotation 1 completes peacekeeping missions

(Bqp.vn) - After completing their peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, the first troops of the Level-2 Field Hospital (L2FH) Rotation 1 of Vietnam returned home on the evening of November 21.

A ceremony to welcome them was held at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City by the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO), Military Hospital 175, and relevant units.

The event saw the presence of Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, leaders of the VNDPKO, representatives from military units under the Ministry of National Defence, Commands of Military Region 7 and Army Corps 4, Military Hospital 175, along with international delegates and relatives of L2FH Rotation 1’s personnel.

Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong wished good health to each of the 31 members of the L2FH Rotation 1. He lauded their success at the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan, saying that they have contributed to promoting Vietnam’s diplomatic relations and defence cooperation with other countries and to confirming Vietnam’s prestige and high sense of responsibility in participating in UN peacekeeping operations and other international missions.

The remaining personnel of the hospital in South Sudan will arrive back in Vietnam on the evening of November 28.

Pictures captured at the event:

C-17 aircraft to carry 31 members of the L2FH Rotation 1 completing mission in South Sudan. (photo: Le Khoa)

Relatives of L2FH Rotation 1’s personnel. (photo: Le Khoa)

Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong welcoming 31 members of the L2FH Rotation 1. (photo: Le Khoa)