DIPLOMACY
THAI COMMANDER VISITS SINGAPORE
02 May 2007
General (GEN) Boonsrang Niumpradit, Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF), is in Singapore for a two-day introductory visit from 1 to 2 May at the invitation of Chief of Defence Force Major-General Desmond Kuek.
GEN Boonsrang called on Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at the Ministry of Defence on 2 May.
His visit reflects the longstanding and close defence ties between the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the RTARF. Both armies interact regularly through a wide range of activities, including exercises, visits, courses and professional exchanges.
These interactions help to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two armed forces.
GEN Boonsrang called on Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at the Ministry of Defence on 2 May.
His visit reflects the longstanding and close defence ties between the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the RTARF. Both armies interact regularly through a wide range of activities, including exercises, visits, courses and professional exchanges.
These interactions help to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two armed forces.
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