Late PM Phan Van Khai - pioneer of US relationship

His official visit to the US in 2005 was a milestone in the history of bilateral ties, proving that the US and Vietnam could work beyond political differences.

During his visit, late Prime Minister Phan Văn Khải also conveyed a message of national reconciliation and unity to the Vietnamese community in the US. At that time, overseas Vietnamese in the US were delighted at the PM's visit.