WASHINGTON, D.C.: Vietnam’s president on Wednesday starts a rare visit to Washington to boost trade and security ties between the former war foes, but activists urged the United States (US) to press him on human rights.

President Truong Tan Sang will on Thursday become only the second Vietnamese head of state to visit the White House since the countries normalized ties. He will meet on Wednesday with business leaders and Secretary of State John Kerry.

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