President Bush has traveled to Thailand to attend an economic conference as part of his final stage of a trip to six Asian countries. It is expected that during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, which begins on Monday, he will emphasize increased cooperation in the war on terrorism. Mr. Bush will meet with the Prime Minister of Thailand on Sunday. U.S. officials say the President is likely to declare Thailand a major non-NATO ally in the war on terrorism, which would qualify it for increased military aid. Mr. Bush traveled from the Philippines to Thailand, where on Friday he praised the Philippines for its efforts in the war on terrorism and promised that the U.S. would assist the country in its battle against Muslim insurgents and in reforming its armed forces.
President Bush has traveled to Thailand to attend an economic conference - 2003-10-18
President Bush is in Thailand for an economic conference, where he will discuss increased cooperation in combating terrorism. He is expected to declare Thailand a major non-NATO ally, which would enhance its military aid. This visit highlights the U.S. commitment to strengthening ties with Southeast Asian nations in the fight against terrorism.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
President Bush attended an economic conference in Thailand, where he is expected to declare Thailand a major non-NATO ally in the war on terrorism, which would increase military aid to the country.
- Bush's trip is part of a larger tour of six Asian countries.
- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit focuses on economic cooperation and security issues.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. has been actively seeking alliances in Southeast Asia to combat terrorism and enhance security following the September 11 attacks.
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