Cambodia, Russia to Strengthen Security and Defence Cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, October 28, 2026 --

Cambodia and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, particularly in security and defence, for the mutual benefit of both countries.

The commitment was underscored during a courtesy call and working meeting between Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and H.E. Major General MARKOVCHIN Sergei Grigorievich, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces for Military and Political Work, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on Wednesday.

During the meeting, the Russian general briefed Samdech Thipadei on progress in security and defence cooperation between the two countries. He also spoke highly of the longstanding bilateral relations and pledged to continue nurturing and expanding cooperation to make it stronger, more dynamic and sustainable.

In response, Samdech Thipadei expressed his appreciation to the Russian Federation for its continued support in training and developing Cambodian human resources over the years.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed the Royal Government’s support for further strengthening and expanding bilateral cooperation in the defence sector.

Both sides also exchanged views on ways to promote security and defence cooperation, including through continued exchanges of visits by military officers and the sharing of experience, knowledge and expertise to complement each other’s strengths and serve the common interests of both countries.

By C. Nika