Serving as an individual expert means representing not only herself, but also the image of the Vietnam People’s Army and Vietnamese women in an international environment. Recalling the application and selection process for the Security and Defense Policy Expert position, she described it as long and rigorous. In Belgium, she will analyze, advise and connect EU security and defense policy tools to better support UN peacekeeping missions. To prepare, she attended security and defense policy training in Spain and studied extensively on political security and peacekeeping issues. In photos with international peers, the image of the Vietnamese female officer may appear small, yet her bright presence stands out.

Source: VietNamNet News February 22, 2026 08:06 UTC