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BANGKOK, Thailand (May 1, 2023) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Gen. Chalermphon Srisawasdi, chief of Defence Forces, Royal Thai Armed Forces, pose with their staffs following a bilateral meeting at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, May 1, 2023. The visit to Thailand underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)