Five memorable days for US Navy officers in Da Nang
VOV.VN - A US Navy fleet including the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, the guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain, and the destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer with around 5,000 crew on board left Da Nang today (March 9), ending their historic visit to Vietnam.
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The US Navy fleet arrived in Da Nang Bay on March 5, beginning a five-day visit to Da Nang for wide ranging activities. |
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The visit aims to actualize the agreement reached by the two countries’ senior leaders in the joint statement issued by Vietnam and the US during US President Donald Trump’s visit to Vietnam in November 2017. It is seen as a step toward strengthening the two countries’ ties in line with their comprehensive partnership, thereby maintaining peace, stability, security, cooperation, and development in the region. |
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Da Nang officials give a warm welcome to officers of the USS Carl Vinson. |
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A press conference for the historic visit of the US Navy carrier strike group was held in Da Nang on the afternoon of March 5. |
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The 7th Fleet Band of the US Navy gave a performance at Bien Dong Park on March 7 evening. |
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Emily Kershaw, the lead singer of the band, sings “Noi Vong Tay Lon” a song composed by musician Trinh Cong Son. |
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Members of the band pose for a photo with local people. |
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Members of US Navy ships and aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson visited the Da Nang Nursing Centre for the Mentally Ill on March 6. |
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They talk with patients at the centre. |
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They had a great time playing traditional games with the patients. |
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Another group of US Navy officers and sailors visited Da Nang SOS village. |
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A US sailor takes care of a child in the village. |
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A baby sleeps in the arms of a sailor. |
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Cooks of the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier took part in a cultural cuisine exchange with the chefs of Madame Lan Restaurant on the afternoon of March 6. |
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The US Navy’s 7th Fleet Band and crew members of the USS Carl Vinson held an exchange with AO children at the social sponsorship centre for AO victims and disadvantaged children in Hoa Vang district on March 7. |
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They had a great time with the children at the centre. |
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The US Navy officers and sailors discuss their experiences with Da Nang firefighters. |
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Exchanges, social activities, and the generous hospitality of the local people and children will leave a deep impression on each member of the US Navy delegation. |
