US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper (fourth from left) at the ribbon cutting ceremony. VNA photo

 PHÚ YÊN – The Pacific Partnership 2023 (PP23) wrapped up in Tuy Hòa City in the south central province of Phú Yên on August 18.

Speaking at the event, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said the PP23 was clear evidence of the members’ commitment to security cooperation and people-to-people diplomacy, demonstrating the shared interests of the involved parties in regional stability and security through activities aimed at enhancing disaster response capabilities and providing humanitarian support when necessary.

This was prominently manifested as engineers, doctors and experts worked closely with the Vietnamese partners to contribute to improving the local lives in Phú Yên.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of bilateral comprehensive partnership, the US would do its utmost to enhance bilateral ties in the humanitarian field. Over the past 18 years, the programme had translated leaders' commitments into numerous specific activities, striving for a safer and more secure future for the people, he said.

Held from August 9-18, the PP23 featured school construction, medical training workshops, free surgeries for local residents, and musical exchanges, among others.

Earlier, Ambassador Knapper attended and cut the ribbon to inaugurate three classrooms at Hòa Định Tây elementary school funded by the PP23. VNA/VNS