US Embassy in Vietnam announces new fellowship in honor of McCain

Source: The Hill



BY MEGAN KELLER - 08/26/18 02:44 PM EDT

The US Embassy in Vietnam announced a new fellowship in honor of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Sunday.

“In honor of Senator McCain's contributions and those of his former U.S. Senate colleague and long-time collaborator on U.S.-Vietnam issues, John Kerry, the U.S. Mission in Vietnam will launch the McCain/Kerry Fellowship,” the U.S. Mission wrote in a statement Sunday.

“Each year a young Vietnamese leader committed to public service will travel on a U.S. study tour, deepening ties between our peoples and furthering the positive legacy of Senator McCain,” the statement continued.

“The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in Vietnam mourn the passing of Senator John McCain."



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