• Thai naval delegation visits Hanoi

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The Thai General’s visit was made at the invitation of Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lt. Gen. Do Ba Ty, who is also Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army.

The two general had a working session after the welcome reception to compare notes on the socio-economic situations and evaluate military cooperation between the two countries.

They discussed ways to strengthen bilateral friendship and cooperation, especially in national defence.

Both sides agreed to exchange visits of military officials and boost sea patrols for the sake of peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

Later the same day, General Patimapragorn paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh.