Phan Van Khai tours the Boeing factory in Renton, WA The prime minister started his tour by visiting Boeing Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai has arrived in the US at the start of a landmark three-day visit.
He is the first Vietnamese leader to visit the US since the end of the Vietnam War 30 years ago.
Mr Khai is expected to meet President George W Bush on Tuesday to discuss trade, regional security, military co-operation and human rights.