According to the UN Department of Peace Operations, Vietnam’s Formed Police Unit 1 (VNFPU1) was approved on February 5 for promotion from Level 2 to Level 3 within the UN’s Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System. The Level 3 certification affirms not only VNFPU1’s technical performance but also its organizational maturity, command structure, operational competence, and strategic alignment with international missions. The United Nations recognized VNFPU1’s comprehensive preparedness - evaluated through rigorous on-site inspections covering equipment, staffing, training, field readiness, and mission coordination. The upgrade is also part of Vietnam’s implementation of the 14th National Congress’s resolutions on security and foreign affairs, which aim to reposition the country’s peacekeeping efforts from readiness in manpower to readiness in responsibility. This promotion to Level 3 is a clear manifestation of that strategic transition.

Source: VietNamNet News February 10, 2026 01:29 UTC