On the evening of August 20, the Pacific Partnership and Pacific Angel 2024 (PP&PA-24) Program opened in Quang Ngai.

Pacific Partnership is a multinational humanitarian assistance and training program initiated by the United States Government. Pacific Angel is a joint and combined humanitarian assistance operation led by the United States Air Force in the Pacific.

The PP&PA-24 program took place from August 19 to 30 with 60 activities in 5 fields: communication, health, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, construction, and community exchange.

Quang Ngai province held the opening ceremony of the PP&PA-24 program (Photo: Quoc Trieu).

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Vo Phien, Vice Chairman of Quang Ngai Provincial People's Committee, said that the program will help promote cooperation in the fields of training, capacity building in the health sector; humanitarian assistance and disaster relief; support for minor repairs of schools and health stations; and community exchange activities in arts and sports.

"These activities once again contribute to enhancing mutual understanding, solidarity and international cooperation for peace, friendly cooperation and sustainable development," Mr. Phien emphasized.

Susan Burns, the US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, said the focus of this year’s event is on medical missions. American and Vietnamese doctors and nurses will work together throughout.

U.S. Navy and Air Force engineers will assist in renovating schools and clinics, conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster response training, and conduct aviation medical exchanges. They will also perform concerts and participate in community engagement activities throughout Quang Ngai Province.

Ms. Susan Burns, US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, speaks at the opening ceremony of PP&PA-24 program (Photo: Quoc Trieu).

The launch of Pacific Partnership and Pacific Angel 2024 will create further momentum to strengthen the relationship between the two countries, said US Navy Captain Daniel J. Keeler, PP&PA-24 Program Commander.

"The program will leave many clear results such as improved infrastructure, stronger disaster prevention and response capabilities. More importantly, we will build something bigger, which is to further strengthen the relationship between the people of the two countries," said US Navy Captain Daniel J. Keeler.

National Dynasty

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