Closing the Pacific Partnership Program in 2019

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In the evening of May 17, in Tuy Hoa City, the PacificPartnership Program in 2019 (PP19) in Phu Yen was closed.

Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Pham Dai Duong presented a souvenir
to Mr. Daniel J.Kritenbrink

PP19 tookplace in Phu Yen from May 6-17, with more than 100 health, education, communityexchanges, humanitarian assistance and disaster disaster support. Speaking atthe closing ceremony, Rear Admiral Murray Joe Tynch, III (Commander of theWestern Pacific Logistics Group and Commander of the Task Force combined 73),commented: PP19 had received very good support from Phu Yen, which broughtabout positive results and said this program has been held for 14 years, ofwhich 10 years was held in Vietnam. This shows that the friendship of the twocountries is getting deeper and deeper.

In the comingtime, the US will have many activities to support Vietnam, including Phu Yen.The two sides will deploy to send students to exchange and study; strengtheningactivities of environmental protection, natural disaster prevention andresponse to climate change.

Vice Chairmanof the Provincial People's Committee Phan Dinh Phung said that PP19'sactivities have achieved the objectives, requirements and brought manypractical benefits to the people and local functional forces. The provincewarmly praised the efforts of the departments, sectors and localities in theprovince to participate enthusiastically, closely coordinated with the US sideand partners in implementing activities to achieve high efficiency.

This is anopportunity to improve capacity in medical examination and treatment for people;ability to prevent, response to natural disasters as well as the ability tocoordinate with international forces in the reconstruction and mitigation oflosses caused by natural disasters in Phu Yen.

In additionto humanitarian meaning, PP19 also helps the province strengthen internationalcooperation, exchange people, strengthen understanding of the United States andinternational partners, and contribute to a comprehensive partnership inVietnam. - United States as well as solidarity between the people of the IndianOcean and Pacific countries.

A repertoire of cultural exchanges at the closing ceremony

* Previously,in the morning of the same day, Mr. Daniel J.Kritenbrink, US Ambassador toVietnam and the delegation came to the Provincial People's Committee Office togreet the provincial leaders.

At themeeting, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Dai Duongintroduced an overview of the province's potential, strength, developmentorientation and emphasized: Phu Yen is reviewing the development plan, focusingon fast economic development but sustainability. In particular, priority isgiven to the development of tourism, high-tech agriculture; airport infrastructureand deep water ports.

“We hope thatthe United States will support Phu Yen in education development, seafoodexport, environmental protection ...; The Ambassador will be the bridge tointroduce potential investors to invest in Phu Yen, ”said the Chairman of theProvincial People's Committee.

AmbassadorDaniel J.Kritenbrink thanked the reception of provincial leaders and said thatPhu Yen is a very beautiful and rich potential province. Expressingexpectations in his term, the relationship between the two governments,especially the people of the United States and Vietnam in general, with Phu Yenin particular, will be raised to new heights.

TheAmbassador said he would introduce the potentials of Phu Yen province to USinvestors. The United States will continue to cooperate with Vietnam, includingPhu Yen on trade and security issues; overcoming the consequences of war,handling dioxin poisoning, health, protecting marine resources ...

Source: Phu YenNewspaper
Translated by HAI LOAN

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