Tuesday, May 01, 2012

U.S. Seventh Fleet Commander Visits Cambodia

2012-05-01
Xinhua

U.S. Seventh Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Scott Swift visited Cambodia from April 30 to May 3 to develop closer military ties between the two countries, according to a press release from the U.S. embassy in Cambodia on Tuesday.

During his stay, Swift will meet with officials from the Royal Cambodian Navy and the Ministry of National Defense to discuss bilateral and regional issues of mutual concern as well as Cambodia's participation in this year's Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise.

Swift will also discuss with Cambodian officials mutually beneficial exchanges in the areas of maritime security, search and rescue, humanitarian and disaster relief and seamanship and navigation.


The press release said that the USS Blue Ridge, the flagship of the United States 7th Fleet, also visits Cambodia from April 30 to May 4 to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.

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