(VOVWORLD) - A US Navy group, including the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli and the cruiser USS Robert Smalls with more than 2,000 officers and sailors, led by Rear Admiral Thomas Shultz, commander of US Expeditionary Strike Group 7, docked at Tien Sa Port on Monday for a four-day friendship visit to the central city of Da Nang.
 Da Nang city welcomes the US Navy delegation. (photo: VGP) |
The visit of the US Navy ships to Da Nang helps strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. With its tourism, cultural, and economic potential, Da Nang is always ready to serve as a bridge for defence-security cooperation, cultural and sports exchanges, and experience sharing between the naval forces of both sides.
 The US Navy delegation led by Rear Admiral Thomas Shultz visits Da Nang from December 8-11, 2025. (photo: VGP) |
During the visit, the commanding officers met with leaders of the Da Nang People’s Committee, Military Region 5, and Naval Region 3, engaged in professional exchanges, held sports activities with Vietnamese naval officers, interacted with children at the Hope Village and students at the University of Foreign Language Studies-Da Nang University, and visited local cultural and tourism sites.