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Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26) visited Dili, Timor-Leste, from Aug. 12 to Aug. 26, 2026. This video highlights the accomplishments achieved across the four PP26 mission lines of effort during the visit. Acronyms used in this video: SMEE – Subject Matter Expert Exchange NGO – Non-Governmental Organization Now in its 22nd iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the region. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the...

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