US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visited the home of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to offer condolences.

Earlier, the White House said that President Joe Biden had announced that a delegation would travel to Vietnam on his behalf to express condolences over the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Members of the delegation also included United States Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink.

At the official residence on Thien Quang Street (Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi), the US Secretary of State burned incense at the altar of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and signed the condolence book. Afterwards, Mr. Blinken talked and visited Mrs. Ngo Thi Man - the General Secretary's wife and family.

Earlier, in his condolence message, President Biden affirmed that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was the leader in building a deep relationship between the Vietnamese and American people. Thanks to the General Secretary's leadership, the two countries have achieved the friendship and partnership they have today.

The General Secretary's historic 2015 visit to the White House was an important milestone in bilateral relations.

"Thanks to the vision of the General Secretary, during my 2023 state visit to Hanoi, Vietnam and the United States became "Comprehensive Strategic Partners", the highest level of partnership in Vietnam's foreign policy. Thanks to the friendship between our two countries, the people of Vietnam and the United States as well as people across the Indo-Pacific region today live in an environment of greater security and opportunity. That is thanks to the General Secretary.

The United States and I will always remember and appreciate your commitment to healing and building a future of peace, stability and prosperity for the region and the world. We honor your legacy and join the people of Vietnam in mourning your passing," President Biden's message stated.