Hun Sen visits Thailand

Hun Sen visits Thailand

BANGKOK (AFP): Cambodian Second Prime Minister Hun Sen was to hold talks with Thai Foreign Minister Krasae Chanawongse yesterday before meeting with businessmen in a bid to drum up investment in his country.

Hun Sen, who arrived here on Wednesday, accompanied by his ministers for defense, economy and finance, industry, agriculture and tourism, is expected to issue a joint statement with Thai authorities, a Cambodian diplomat said.

His talks with Krasae are likely to focus on settling border problems through a recently-established joint commission.

The two Cambodian co-defense ministers, Tea Banh and Tea Chamras, met with Thai Defense Minister Vichit Sookmark to discuss military cooperation, the source said.

Hun Sen on Wednesday met with Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai for 90 minutes and said bilateral relations had reached a "new era."