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Australia continues to boost regional peacekeeping capabilities in south-east Asia, with the Australian Defence Force supporting Vietnam’s second deployment to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
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For the past two weeks, a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster provided strategic airlift support for Vietnamese military personnel and equipment on rotation to Level Two Field Hospital.
Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds said the peacekeeping engagement with Vietnam reflects the strength of our strategic partnership.
“The Australia-Vietnam defence relationship has grown since the signing of our bilateral Strategic Partnership in 2018 – in peacekeeping, maritime security and training,” Minister Reynolds said.
“The Royal Australian Air Force’s airlift support, including for Vietnam’s first deployment to UNMISS in 2018, exemplifies our growing partnership and shared interests in a stable, rules-based global order.
“The ADF is proud to continue its support for United Nations peacekeeping efforts, to build regional peacekeeping capacity, and to join with regional partners to contribute to global peace and security.”
Australian Defence Force assistance to Vietnam this year includes two RAAF air mobility missions – the deployment of personnel and equipment to South Sudan and the return of personnel from Vietnam’s first mission.
Additionally, Australia provides specialist peacekeeping and English language training as part of its Defence Cooperation Program with Vietnam.
