00:00Thai Prime Minister Anutin Chan Virakul has welcomed Myanmar's President Min Aung Leng
00:05with a guard of honour as Thailand pushes to re-engage its war-torn neighbour with ASEAN.
00:10The former Hunta Chief said Myanmar is on the path of democracy
00:14and that his government is prioritising peace, stability and national reconciliation.
00:20He also pledged to improve ties with ASEAN,
00:23signalling a willingness to rebuild relations with the regional bloc.
00:28The retired general is the subject of a raft of Western sanctions
00:32and has been seeking international legitimacy since becoming Myanmar's President in April
00:37which followed an election won overwhelmingly by an army-backed party
00:41in the absence of any viable opposition.
00:44Thailand will be the fourth country Min has visited as President
00:47following official trips to China, India and Laos.
00:51Thailand and Myanmar share a 2,400km border
00:55and face similar challenges including transnational crime,
00:58scam operations as well as narcotics trafficking.
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