On behalf of President Biden and the US administration, Secretary Blinken extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Việt Nam for this profound loss. Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, on behalf of the Government and people of Việt Nam, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Secretary Blinken for visiting to pay respects and for President Biden’s condolences. He also conveyed his sincere thanks to President Biden, through Secretary Blinken, for the message of sympathy. Secretary Blinken affirmed the US's commitment to further deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Việt Nam. On international and regional issues of mutual interest, Prime Minister Chính welcomed the US's comprehensive and responsible engagement in the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions.
