Hanoi, June 26 -- Vietnam's National Assembly on June 26 afternoon approved the Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations, with all 445 deputies present voting in favour. The law, comprised of five chapters and 27 articles, will take effect on January 1, 2026. It establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam's engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions. It also outlines detailed provisions for force deployment, international cooperation, resource allocation, and the responsibilities of multiple agencies, organisations, and individuals in the work. Vietnamese peacekeeping forces are defined as State-authorised contingents participating in UN peacekeeping operations...