Gen. Prayuth to Meet With Trump Next Week

At left, then-candidate Donald Trump at a March 2016 campaign event. At right, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha last December.

Update Sept. 29: The White House released a statement that Prayuth will meet Trump Oct. 2 instead of Oct. 3.

WASHINGTON — The prime minister of Thailand will be meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House next week.

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The White House announced Monday night that General Prayuth Chan-ocha will be making the visit on October 3.

The White House says in a statement that Trump looks forward to reaffirming the relationship between the U.S. and Thailand, describing the country as “a key partner and longstanding ally.”

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The two leaders are expected to discuss strengthening relations and enhancing cooperation in the region.