PHNOM PENH, Dec 30 — Thailand and Cambodia have reaffirmed their strong and close ties and agreed to speed up talks on plans for joint development of the two countries overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand for their mutual benefit.

Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Surapong Tovichakchaikul and Minister of Energy Pichai Naripthaphan told reporters after paying a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen for 45 minutes that the atmosphere was very good with friendly talks.

Read more: MCOT