On the afternoon of July 19, according to the announcement of the Central Professional Health Protection Council for Cadres, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong passed away at 1:38 p.m. on July 19, 2024 at Central Military Hospital 108. He was 80 years old. .
On the evening of July 19, the US Embassy in Vietnam announced Ambassador Marc E. Knapper's statement on the death of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
The statement of US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong. We would like to send our sincere condolences to His wife, Mrs. Ngo Thi Man, his family, and the Vietnamese people during this difficult time."
"With the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, we are saddened by the loss of a visionary leader who has served as a bridge between Vietnam and the United States, as well as the entire international community for many years. decade" - the US Ambassador to Vietnam emphasized.
The statement added that the US appreciates the fact that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has brought Vietnam - US relations to new heights.
"General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is the first Vietnamese Party leader to visit the US, demonstrating great commitment to friendship, while shaping the future-oriented relationship between the two countries. Di His legacy was further strengthened when bilateral relations were upgraded to Comprehensive Partnership in 2013 and, a decade later, to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Vietnam's highest level of diplomatic relations. under your leadership together with President Biden" - the statement stated.
Ambassador Marc E. Knapper's statement on the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong also affirmed: "The United States will forever be grateful for the leadership of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in promoting peace, stability and prosperous".
The statement clearly stated: "We value our relationship with Vietnam and look forward to working closely with President To Lam along with all leaders of the Party, State, and National Assembly in the coming time. Chairman To Lam has always strongly supported bilateral relations between the two countries.
As a Comprehensive Strategic Partner and friend, we are always ready to support an independent, self-reliant, prosperous and resilient Vietnam.
Honoring the legacy of the General Secretary, the relationship between our two peoples will only grow stronger, bringing peace and prosperity to the people of Vietnam and America.
We once again affirm our respect for each other's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political systems."
At the end of the statement on the death of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Ambassador Marc E. Knapper mentioned that during his visit to Vietnam in September 2023, US President Joe Biden quoted the great poet Nguyen Du: "Vinh Hoa Worth the weather. The word love is one day more spring.
"In this moment of sadness, let us remember the beautiful friendship between the people of our two countries and continue this journey together, united in a common commitment towards a brighter future" - US Ambassador to Vietnam shared.
