Malaysian Defence Minister strengthens ties with Thailand through official visit, focusing on border cooperation and exploring new areas of defense collaboration.
Malaysia and Thailand have reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing defense relations and exploring new avenues for collaboration. This commitment was highlighted during a recent visit by Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin to Bangkok. During his three-day official visit, Minister Khaled engaged in discussions with his Thai counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, at the Thai Ministry of Defense.
The visit served as a platform to strengthen border cooperation between the two nations and to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration in various defense-related areas. Minister Khaled emphasized Malaysia's appreciation for Thailand's ongoing support in advancing defense cooperation between the two countries. He highlighted the significance of platforms like the General Border Committee Malaysia-Thailand (GBC MALTHAI) Meeting, which is currently in its 56th edition. These meetings are crucial for enhancing border security, facilitating joint operations, promoting socio-economic development, and coordinating disaster management efforts.Both nations share a robust diplomatic relationship, both bilaterally and through regional platforms such as ASEAN. Minister Khaled extended an invitation to Minister Phumtham to attend several key events in Malaysia, including the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA ’25) and two significant events under Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship this year: the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Retreat and the ADMM Meeting. The visit culminated with the 56th GBC MALTHAI Meeting, where both ministers expressed satisfaction with the progress made by the committees operating under the GBC framework. They particularly lauded the strengthening of cooperation between the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Thai Armed Forces in addressing border security challenges
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