PHNOM PENH, Apr 30, 2012 (Xinhua via COMTEX News Network) -- U.S. Seventh Fleet Commander Vice
Admiral Scott Swift visited Cambodia from April 30 to May 3 to
develop closer military ties between the two countries, according
to a press release from the U.S. embassy in Cambodia on Tuesday.
During his stay, Swift will meet with officials from the Royal
Cambodian Navy and the Ministry of National Defense to discuss
bilateral and regional issues of mutual concern as well as
Cambodia's participation in this year's Cooperation Afloat
Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise.
Swift will also discuss with Cambodian officials mutually
beneficial exchanges in the areas of maritime security, search and
rescue, humanitarian and disaster relief and seamanship and
navigation.
The press release said that the USS Blue Ridge, the flagship of
the United States 7th Fleet, also visits Cambodia from April 30 to
May 4 to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
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