Cambodian and Thai officials met in Phnom Penh on Tuesday to seek a cooperation for development along their border. The first meeting between the two countries’ Joint Committee on Border Area Development and Connectivity was co-chaired by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong and his Thai counterpart Surapong Tovichakchaikul. Addressing the opening ceremony, Hor Namhong emphasized the importance of the meeting in fostering the spirit of cooperation. He said that the two sides planned to discuss the development of infrastructure connectivity, the establishment of special economic zones, trade exchange and tourist activity. For his part, Surapong Tovichakchaikul said that the meeting was being held at the initiative of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen to boost bilateral relations.