Leaders send sympathies over passing of US Senator John McCain
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on August 27 sent messages of condolences to the family of US Senator John McCain and leaders of the US Senate over the death of the senator.
US Senator John McCain (centre) in his past visit to Cam Ranh port in the central province of Khanh Hoa (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and National AssemblyChairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on August 27 sent messages of condolences to thefamily of US Senator John McCain and leaders of the US Senate over the death ofthe senator.
On the same day, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh cabledcondolences to the family of John McCain and signed in the condolence book in commemorationof the senator at the US Embassy in Vietnam.
On the same day, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang, while answeringreporters’ questions on the passing away of US Senator John McCain, said Vietnamwould like to extend the deepest sympathy to the family of the senator and theUS Congress.
McCain was an outstanding representative for the generation of US parliamentariansand veterans from the war in Vietnam. He was a pioneer who made great contributionsto healing the wounds of the war, normalising Vietnam-US relations and setting upthe comprehensive partnership between the two nations.
“We treasure efforts made by McCain in building and developing the Vietnam-USrelations over the past decades,” she stressed.
SenatorJohn McCain passed away on August 25 (US time) at the age of 81.
McCain himself served in the invadingwar of the US in Vietnam. He joined in the Rolling Thunder air campaign in1967, bombing targets in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (northern Vietnam).His plane was shot down on October 26, 1967 and McCain was taken prisoner. Hewas returned to the US in an exchange of prisoners in 1973.
Returning from Vietnam, McCain joinedpolitics and was one of the first persons campaigning for normalisation ofUS-Vietnam relations through promoting humanitarian issues such as removingunexploded ordnance left by the war, searching for missing-in-action personnel,supporting people with disabilities caused by the war, and detoxifying areaspolluted by dioxin.
In 1994, the US Senate approved aresolution sponsored by McCain and Senator John Kerry, calling to end theeconomic sanction against Vietnam, paving the way for the normalisation ofrelations between the two countries one year later.
Following the normalisation ofbilateral ties, McCain and Kerry visited Vietnam many times to address theissue of American missing-in-action soldiers (POW/MIA).
Along with pushing for the normalisationof relations with Vietnam, Senator McCain also supported the Vietnamesecommunity in the US, serving as a bridge between them and the US authorities aswell as the Vietnamese Government.-VNA
Senator John McCain, who passed away on August 25 (US time) at the age of 81, has a very special position in the history of the Vietnam-US relationship, said Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
US Senator John McCain (centre) in his past visit to Cam Ranh port in the central province of Khanh Hoa (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
