U.S. President Barack Obama arrived Sunday in Hanoi, where on Monday he will begin a three-day official visit during which he will meet with the country's top officials to strengthen economic and defense cooperation. The U.S. leader's visit has aroused special interest due to the possible lifting of the U.S. arms embargo on Vietnam dating from 1984. After meeting on Monday with Vietnamese leaders, Obama on Tuesday will hold meetings with members of civil society and will deliver a speech directed at the Vietnamese public. It is also expected that Obama will put special emphasis on economic matters, particularly the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a treaty signed in February by 12 nations representing 40 percent of world trade. The other nations signing the pact are Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru and Singapore.

Source: Fox News May 22, 2016 14:22 UTC