Phnom Penh (FN), Sep. 29 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet and his Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin pledged to fight against transnational crimes.

Both leaders held bilateral talks on 28 September 2023 at the Peace Palace.

"In defense and security sector, the two sides committed closer cooperation in preventing and suppressing illegal activities, exchanging and sharing information, joining forces in fighting against transnational crimes, communicable diseases take news, and assisting each other in natural disasters relief," according to the outcomes seen by Fresh News on Friday (Sep. 29).

Taking this occasion, the two prime ministers emphasized the importance of continuing demining activities along the border, strengthening safety measures to protect the people and national security.

At the request of Samdech Thipadei, Thai prime minister Srettha Thavisin will take with utmost consideration Cambodia's proposal for a better immigration procedures and border facilitation, and expedite the process of establishing a Consulate General of Cambodia in Songkla Province to expand consular assistance to Cambodian people working and residing in the southern part of Thailand.

After the extensive discussion, the two prime ministers took part in a handover ceremony of the "Transit and Reception Centre for Victims of Trafficking and Other Vulnerable Groups" in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey Province. The center provides victims of human trafficking with protection and rehabilitation services, including temporary accommodation, food, health care, medical treatment, education, vocational training, and safety life skills without discrimination.
=FRESH NEWS