Vietnam: Vietnam has shared its experience and reaffirmed its commitment to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping at the 22nd ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts' Working Group (EWG) on Peacekeeping Operations, with a strong focus on advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. The meeting, co-chaired by Brunei and China, took place from June 29 to July 3 in Bandar Seri Begawan and Penanjong, Brunei, as part of the fifth ADMM+ cycle (2024-2027). Vietnam's delegation was headed by Colonel Nguyen Nhu Canh, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting provided a platform for Vietnam to exchange its experiences in peacekeeping operations with other member states. The discussions emphasized the importance of incorporating gender perspectives into peacekeeping missions and highlighted Vietnam's efforts in promoting female participation in peacekeeping roles.

Colonel Nguyen Nhu Canh shared insights into Vietnam's initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of peacekeeping missions and stressed the crucial role of women in maintaining peace and security. Vietnam's participation underscored its ongoing dedication to international peacekeeping efforts and its proactive approach to implementing the WPS agenda.

The ADMM+ Experts' Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations serves as a key forum for ASEAN members and dialogue partners to collaborate on defense and security issues. This meeting reiterated the collective commitment of its participants to strengthen regional peace and stability through shared expertise and cooperative efforts.