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Singapore Strengthens Defence Cooperation with Thailand Singapore Strengthens Defence Cooperation With Thailand 16 Nov 2015 Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen calling on Thai Prime Minister General (GEN) Prayut Chan-o-cha. Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen is visiting Thailand from 16 to 17 November 2015. He called on Thai Prime Minister General (GEN) Prayut Chan-o-cha and Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence GEN Prawit Wongsuwon earlier today. Dr Ng also interacted with the newly-appointed military leaders, Thai Chief of Defence Forces GEN Sommai Kaotira, Thai Permanent Secretary for Defence GEN Preecha Jan-o-cha, Royal Thai Army Commander-in-Chief GEN Teerachai Nakwanich and Royal Thai Navy Commander-in-Chief 1 Admiral Na Areenich. Thai Deputy Minister of Defence GEN Udomdej Sitabutr and Royal Thai Air Force Commander-in-Chief Air Chief Marshal Treetod Sonjance were also present at the meetings. During the meetings, both sides reaffirmed the excellent bilateral defence ties, discussed defence initiatives including enhancing joint military exercises between both militaries, as well as exchanged views on regional and international security developments. As part of his official visit programme, Dr Ng visited the Royal Thai Air Force Headquarters in Don Muang and will be visiting the Royal Thai Army 21st Infantry Regiment in Chonburi. Dr Ng's visit underscores the close and long-standing defence relationship between Singapore and Thailand. Both armed forces interact regularly through numerous bilateral and multilateral exercises, high-level visits, professional exchanges, and the cross-attendance of courses and seminars. These mutually beneficial interactions have enhanced the professionalism and camaraderie between the officers and men of the two militaries. 2 Dr Ng calling on Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence GEN Prawit Wongsuwon. 3 Dr Ng inspecting the Guard of Honour contingent at the Thai Ministry of Defence. Dr Ng (right) hosted by Royal Thai Air Force Commander-in-Chief Air Chief Marshal Treetod Sonjance at the Royal Thai Air Force Headquarters in Don Muang. 4 Dr Ng (left) with Commander, 14 Military Circle Major General Singtong Meethong witnessing a military display at the Royal Thai Army (RTA) 21st Infantry Regiment in Chonburi. The soldiers of the RTA 21st Infantry Regiment forming up after their military display. 5 .
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