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Thai army chief makes introductory visit to Cambodia

Xinhua, December 19, 2016 Adjust font size:

Thai army chief Gen. Chalermchai Sitthisart made an introductory visit to Cambodia on Monday, meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Defense Minister Gen. Tea Banh.

During a meeting with Hun Sen, Gen. Chalermchai pledged to enhance relations and cooperation between the two armies for the benefits of the two countries and peoples, according to Eang Sophalleth, a spokesman for the prime minister.

For his part, Hun Sen said strengthening cooperation between the two armies was very important to ensure peace, security and development along the border.

The prime minister also encouraged the two armies to work together closely to fight all forms of cross-border crimes.

Earlier in the day, the Thai army chief held bilateral talks with Gen. Tea Banh, discussing ways to enhance bilateral ties between the two armies.

"We agreed to boost bilateral cooperation along the border, particularly cooperation in combating cross-border crimes," Gen. Tea Banh told reporters after the talks.

Gen. Chalermchai was appointed the Thai army commander-in-chief in September, replacing Gen. Teerachai Narkvanich who got retired. Endit