NewsThe U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy arrived in Trincomalee on April 25 to conduct the 2018 Pacific Partnership mission, U.S. Embassy in Colombo said. Pacific Partnership 2018 will continue through May 8 and will feature U.S. and other military doctors and medical personnel working side-by-side with Sri Lankan medical professionals to provide treatment to local communities and exchange best practices. “Pacific Partnership 2018 offers an excellent opportunity for the U.S. and Sri Lankan militaries to serve Sri Lankans in need and expand our growing partnership in humanitarian and disaster relief,” said U.S. It made previous stops in the 2018 mission in Bengkulu, Indonesia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. David Bretz, the mission commander for Pacific Partnership 2018.

Source: Sunday Times April 25, 2018 12:45 UTC