Returning to Vietnam for the twelfth time, Pacific Partnership allows members, together with U.S. and Vietnamese personnel, to work collectively to reinforce catastrophe response capabilities and foster new and enduring friendships.
“This yr, as we mark the 10-year anniversary of our Complete Partnership, we rededicate ourselves to enhancing bilateral cooperation in humanitarian endeavors,” stated U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, Marc E. Knapper.
“Over the past 18 years, Pacific Partnership has translated our leaders’ commitments into tangible actions, fostering a safer and safer future for our individuals. Our now 28-year bilateral relationship ensures that each present and future generations reap the advantages. Vietnam’s position as a accomplice within the largest annual multinational humanitarian help and catastrophe aid preparedness mission within the Indo-Pacific underscores the important significance of our partnership in shaping a brighter, safer, and extra resilient future,” stated Knapper.
On the invitation of host nations, the Pacific Partnership’s mission companions conduct tailor-made humanitarian civic motion preparedness actions in areas reminiscent of engineering, catastrophe response, public well being, and host nation outreach occasions. This yr’s mission will function practically 1500 personnel from accomplice nations from Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, and the UK.
“The 2023 Pacific Partnership mission demonstrates our longstanding dedication to the Indo-Pacific whereas additional strengthening enduring relationships and cooperation with partner-nations like Vietnam,” stated Rear Adm. Mark A. Melson, Commander, Process Pressure 73 and Govt Agent for this yr’s mission.
Whereas in Phu Yen, Pacific Partnership 2023 will present tailor-made medical care specializing in subject-matter exchanges and neighborhood schooling; developing of a brand new constructing for Hoa Dinh Tay Main College; and renovating Le Quy Don College, Hoa Hoi Main College, Tran Phu Main College; and data exchanges with workout routines overlaying catastrophe response and humanitarian help. Moreover, the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band will carry out alongside Vietnamese musicians in a wide range of neighborhood engagements.
“I’m honored to guide the women and men of Pacific Partnership and am excited to start our mission in Vietnam as we strengthen not solely our deep ties with Vietnam however our companions as effectively,” stated U.S. Navy Capt. Claudine Caluori, Pacific Partnership 2023 Mission Commander. “I look ahead to sharing experiences and exchanging experience so we are able to collectively construct expertise that may final effectively after the mission.”
As a part of PP23 the mission group will conduct missions all through Southeast Asia and the South Pacific Islands.
For extra details about Pacific Partnership go to www.fb.com/pacificpartnership, www.instagram.com/pacific_partnership/ or https://www.dvidshub.internet/unit/C-LGWP. Pacific Partnership public affairs will be reached through e-mail at publicaffairs.pp23@gmail.com.
