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YOKOHAMA, Japan (Nov. 9, 2022) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Adm. Tran Thanh Nghiem, Chief of Navy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, at the 18th Western Pacific Maritime Symposium farewell reception hosted by Japan. The leaders discussed partnership between Vietnam and the United States, and maritime matters of mutual interest while building confidence and trust in the ability to work together for a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)