Phan Văn Khải

Vietnamese Prime Minister, 2001-2006

Phan Văn Khải - Vietnamese Prime Minister, 2001-2006
Born

1933
92 years ago

Died

March 17th, 2018
7 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Vietnam

Links & References

Served as the fifth Prime Minister of Vietnam from 2001 to 2006. Played a key role in the country's economic reforms and integration into the global economy. Oversaw significant events such as Vietnam's entry into the World Trade Organization and hosted the 2006 APEC Summit in Hanoi. His leadership focused on advancements in trade and investment.

Served as Prime Minister from 2001 to 2006

Led Vietnam's entry into the World Trade Organization in 2007

Hosted the 2006 APEC Summit in Hanoi

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