US Navy ship visits Da Nang for friendship

On the evening of December 8, a US Navy fleet 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 the US Expeditionary Strike Group 7, docked at Tien Sa port to begin a 4-day friendship visit to Da Nang city (from December 8 to December 11, 2025).

Delegates from the two countries at the welcoming ceremony at Tien Sa port, Da Nang city.

Attending the ship welcoming ceremony were representatives of the leaders of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Da Nang city, the Naval Region 3 Command, the City Military Command, the City Border Guard Command, the Border Guard Command of Da Nang Port, the Foreign Affairs Department - Military Region 5 Command, representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs ( Ministry of National Defense ), the Navy and relevant functional agencies.

The year 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States. The visit of the US Navy ship to Da Nang city contributes to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries established in 2023. With its potential in tourism, culture, economy and hospitality, Da Nang city is always ready to be a bridge for defense - security cooperation activities, cultural - sports exchanges and experience sharing between the two navies.

Cruiser USS Robert Smalls docked at Tien Sa port to begin a visit to Da Nang city.

During the visit, the ship's commanding officers paid courtesy visits to the leaders of the People's Committee of Da Nang City, Military Region 5, Naval Region 3, exchanged expertise, participated in sports exchanges with naval officers and officials, interacted with children at Hope Village and students at the University of Foreign Languages ​​- Da Nang University, and visited local culture and tourism sites.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thoi-su/doan-tau-hai-quan-hoa-ky-tham-huu-nghi-da-nang-20251208201542267.htm