Pacific Partnership is the US Navy's largest annual humanitarian mission in the Indo-Pacific region. Pacific Friendship focuses on humanitarian aid, engineering, medical services, and disaster management. These missions help many people. They are very important. The US Army Pacific and the 18th Theater Medical Command are co-hosting Pacific Friendship.

There was an opening ceremony for Pacific Partnership and Pacific Friendship in Quang Tri Province.

This is the first time these two missions have been combined and held in Quang Tri. They will do 25 activities in four areas: humanitarian assistance, health care, community infrastructure, and community engagement.

The Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, Hoang Nam, said that 2026 marks 31 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the US. The two countries have developed a strong partnership based on trust and mutual respect. They want to promote peace and prosperity.

Hoang Nam said the Pacific Partnership and Pacific Friendship mission shows solidarity, cooperation, and community responsibility. These projects bring benefits to locals and deepen connections between the two countries.

The Standing Vice Chairman of Quang Tri People’s Committee, Hoang Nam, spoke at the event.

Quang Tri is honored to host the mission again, which shows the confidence of the Vietnamese and US governments. The province is happy to work with international partners.

Quang Tri was once a battleground but has become a symbol of peace and friendship. The province values its cooperation with the US, including searching for missing persons and providing health care. These efforts have built trust between the people.

The Acting US Secretary of the Navy, Hung Cao, said the mission's value is not just about completing projects but about building relationships and trust. This is very important for disaster response.

Hung Cao recalled the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which was one of the deadliest natural disasters. He said that effective disaster response starts long before a catastrophe happens.

The Acting US Secretary of the Navy, Hung Cao, spoke at the event.

The mission is not just about short-term aid but about strengthening local capacity. This means communities can respond to disasters on their own. Readiness is not just about equipment but about trust between nations and communities.

Under the Pacific Partnership and Pacific Friendship, US and Vietnamese experts will exchange ideas on disaster response, public health, and other topics. They will also work on infrastructure construction and cultural exchanges.

The Pacific Partnership and Pacific Friendship coincide with Quang Tri's Festival for Peace. This festival promotes peace, cooperation, and sustainable development. The humanitarian work and people-to-people exchanges show the commitment of Vietnam, the US, and partners to build a safe and stable Indo-Pacific region.