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BANGKOK, Dec 3 (TNA) China will consider Thailand's request for nuclear technology transfer and road and railway links between the two countries through Laos and Vietnam, according to Thai government spokesman Chaiya Yimwilai.
Thai Prime Minister Gen. Surayud Chulanont and visiting Chinese defence minister Gen Cao Gangchuan, held talks here Monday.
Mr. Chaiya said the Thai premier discussed with Gen.Cao, who is also vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China and a state councillor, regarding military cooperation between the two countries, including training and technology transfer for weapons production.
The collaboration will boost relations between Thailand and China, said Mr. Chaiya.
During the meeting, according to the government spokesman, the Thai prime minister suggested connecting roads and railways from Thailand to Yunnan and Guangxi, through Laos and Vietnam.
The Chinese defence minister said he would discuss the issues with his country's concerned agencies including the transfer of nuclear technology to Thailand to build a nuclear power plant.
The Chinese minister also pledged that China is prepared to give full cooperation to Thailand, according to the Thai government spokesman. (TNA)-E004
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