China delivers Cambodia helicopters
Twelve Chinese-made helicopters that Cambodia purchased from China were delivered Monday to the Cambodian Defence Ministry. At the handover ceremony, Cambodian Defence Minister Gen Tea Banh said the Zhi-9 utility helicopters will be used for military training purposes and for cracking down on crimes in various parts of the country. ... China agreed in 2011 to lend Cambodia US$195 million (6.2 billion baht) to purchase the Zhi-9 helicopters. At the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Bu Jianguo said the Zhi-9 choppers are capable of carrying materials and people in case of emergency operations. ...
Bangkok Post News Staff
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