US-Thailand talks focus on Myanmar crisis and regional connectivity

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The United States and Thailand are set to engage in high-level talks on Monday, with a focus on the Myanmar crisis, a strengthening of their security partnership, and regional connectivity through Thailand’s Land Bridge project. Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, who embarked on his official visit to the United States on Saturday, will meet with his American counterpart and other influential figures in the US administration.

 

The visit, facilitated by an invitation from US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, also includes meetings with Senators Chris Van Hollen and Tammy Duckworth, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and Senior Advisor for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein. The trip is set to conclude on Monday.

 

Vice Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow outlined the visit’s main objectives, stating it was a crucial step in fortifying the strategic partnership between Thailand and the United States. Numerous issues are set to be discussed, including the security partnership, which has been highlighted by this year’s large-scale Cobra Gold military training, the most extensive drill Thailand and the United States have conducted together in recent years.

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-12

 

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[flyingtlger]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The United States and Thailand are set to engage in high-level talks on Monday, with a focus on the Myanmar crisis

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6 hours ago, webfact said:

The United States and Thailand are set to engage in high-level talks on Monday, with a focus on the Myanmar crisis, a strengthening of their security partnership, and regional connectivity through Thailand’s Land Bridge project.