Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Vietnamese President To Lam

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

As head of the Presidential Delegation, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Vietnamese President To Lam today in Hanoi to mark the loss of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Befitting a partnership at the highest level, Secretary Blinken reaffirmed our commitment for a strong, secure, and independent Vietnam.