India, Cambodia to boost def, counter-terror ties; ink 4 pacts

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Hun Sen today held talks to boost ties in key areas of defence, security and counter- terrorism as they called for concerted global efforts to eliminate terrorism, including blocking sources of terrorism financing and dismantling terrorist bases.

After the talks between their Prime Ministers, the two countries also inked four pacts, including the one to improve cooperation in the prevention and investigation of crimes and legal assistance in criminal matters, besides a line of credit from India to finance Cambodia’s Stung Sva Hab water resources development project for USD 36.92 million.

Expressing satisfaction at the current state of bilateral defence ties, including ship visits and training programmes, the two leaders agreed to further enhance the ties, including through exchanges of senior level defence personnel and capacity building projects. (AGENCIES)

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