On the afternoon of August 14, the opening ceremony of the "yingji-2022" Sino Thai Air Force joint training was held at the ulung Air Force Base in Thailand. The commander in chief of the joint air force training of China and Thailand delivered opening speeches respectively. Members of the command groups of both sides of the joint training, personnel of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand and representatives of the participating officers and soldiers attended the opening ceremony. This joint training is the fifth joint training conducted by the air forces of China and Thailand. The Chinese side sent fighter planes, bomber planes and early warning planes to participate in the training, and the Thai side sent fighter planes and early warning planes to participate in the training. The joint training mainly focuses on air support, ground assault, small-scale and large-scale force utilization and other subjects, aiming to enhance mutual trust and friendship between the air forces of China and Thailand, deepen practical cooperation, and jointly maintain regional security and stability. Chen Jun, commander in chief of the joint training of the Chinese side, said that with the deepening and expansion of the depth and breadth of the joint training, the technical and tactical level of the two sides will be improved and a new chapter of friendship and cooperation between the Chinese and Thai air forces will be written. Vachi lapeng, director of the combat training office of the combat Department of the Thai air force, said that Thailand China friendship has a long history. This joint training will maintain and enhance the friendly relations between the air forces of Thailand and China, improve the joint and cooperative capabilities of the air forces of both sides, and strengthen the level of regional security and defense. (news agency)