Staff writer

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai will make his first official visit to Japan as premier from March 28 to 30 to strengthen bilateral economic relations, government sources said Monday.

The government is expected to approve the Vietnamese leader's travel plans at a regular Cabinet meeting Friday. During his stay in Tokyo, Phan Van Khai will hold talks with Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, have an audience with the Emperor and meet with top Japanese business leaders, the sources said.