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The Thai Defense Minister will attend a meeting of the General Border Committee, or GBC, between Thailand and Cambodia, which will take place tomorrow and Friday in Pattaya.
The Cambodian Defense Minister has confirmed his attendance at the meeting.
Defense Ministry Spokesman Colonel Thanathip Sawangsaeng revealed Defense Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan will be the head of Thai delegation to attend the GBC meeting between Thailand and Cambodia on Thursday and Friday.
Cambodian Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Tea Banh has confirmed his attendance, while senior army officers of both sides will also be present at the meeting.
Top leaders in Thai defense, including Army Commander-in-Chief General Anupong Paochinda , Thai Navy Commander Admiral Kamthorn Phumhiran and Airforce Commander-in-Chief Itthaporn Supawong will all attend the meeting.
Armed Forces Supreme Commander General Songkitti Jakkabatra cannot attend the meeting due to a prior assignment in a foreign country.
The GBC meeting will take place at Dusit Thani Hotel in Pattaya, and is aimed at promoting cooperation between the two sides on security along the border, and possibly easing tension between the two countries.
Colonel Thanathip revealed five points to be discussed at the meeting.
First, amicable relations between the troops of both countries that are currently stationed along the border, and their cooperation in solving problems together in every situation under the guidance of their commanders in respective locales.
Second, border trade between citizens of both countries to be based on fairness and mutual benefits.
Third, measures to safeguard violations to border agreements, and measures to promote strict enforcement of border agreements in order to tackle criminal activities such as drug trafficking, robbery and terrorism.
Fourth, guidelines on cooperation between the two forces and regular exchange programs for army leaders to strengthen cooperation between Thailand and Cambodia, especially in regard to setting up a landmine recovery center.
The Fifth point concerns an attempt to push for surveys at border and maritime areas.
The unofficial talks between Thailand and Cambodia are expected to revolve around the issue of Thai engineer who was detained in Cambodia on spying charges, and the waters closure at Koh Kong province, to help ease tension through close relations between the armies of both countries.
The Cambodian Defense Minister has confirmed his attendance at the meeting.
Defense Ministry Spokesman Colonel Thanathip Sawangsaeng revealed Defense Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan will be the head of Thai delegation to attend the GBC meeting between Thailand and Cambodia on Thursday and Friday.
Cambodian Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Tea Banh has confirmed his attendance, while senior army officers of both sides will also be present at the meeting.
Top leaders in Thai defense, including Army Commander-in-Chief General Anupong Paochinda , Thai Navy Commander Admiral Kamthorn Phumhiran and Airforce Commander-in-Chief Itthaporn Supawong will all attend the meeting.
Armed Forces Supreme Commander General Songkitti Jakkabatra cannot attend the meeting due to a prior assignment in a foreign country.
The GBC meeting will take place at Dusit Thani Hotel in Pattaya, and is aimed at promoting cooperation between the two sides on security along the border, and possibly easing tension between the two countries.
Colonel Thanathip revealed five points to be discussed at the meeting.
First, amicable relations between the troops of both countries that are currently stationed along the border, and their cooperation in solving problems together in every situation under the guidance of their commanders in respective locales.
Second, border trade between citizens of both countries to be based on fairness and mutual benefits.
Third, measures to safeguard violations to border agreements, and measures to promote strict enforcement of border agreements in order to tackle criminal activities such as drug trafficking, robbery and terrorism.
Fourth, guidelines on cooperation between the two forces and regular exchange programs for army leaders to strengthen cooperation between Thailand and Cambodia, especially in regard to setting up a landmine recovery center.
The Fifth point concerns an attempt to push for surveys at border and maritime areas.
The unofficial talks between Thailand and Cambodia are expected to revolve around the issue of Thai engineer who was detained in Cambodia on spying charges, and the waters closure at Koh Kong province, to help ease tension through close relations between the armies of both countries.
4 comments:
Cambodia must remain strenghtening it military, this is the only way to keep neighbors aggressor away..! from the past, Thailand and Vietnam took advantage on Cambodia because of it's weak military and powerless military...!
I agree! Khmer lost so much of lands and islands to neighbors country...Koh Tral, Koh Trolach, Koh Kut, and many many more....! becuse of the weakness army, khmer ran to Siam for help fight off Viet, and also ran to Viet for help fighting off Siams army...at the end, all khmer got left is PONG KDOR!!
Military Strenghten is the main key to keep our country safe from neighbors aggressive...! economy alone will not help..
Divided make cambodia weak, United will keep camobodia strong..!
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