Cambodia, Russia to Step Up Military Training, Joint Security Efforts as Diplomatic Relations Reach 70 Years

AKP Phnom Penh, October 28, 2026 --

H.E. Gen. Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), met here on Wednesday with Maj. Gen. Markovchin Sergei, Deputy Commander of the Russian Ground Forces in charge of Military and Political Work, to discuss boosting bilateral military cooperation.

During the meeting at the RCAF General Headquarters, H.E. Gen. Vong Pisen warmly welcomed the visiting Russian delegation, highlighting that 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Russia.

He expressed deep gratitude to the Russian government and military for their long-standing support in Cambodia’s national development, as well as their assistance in training RCAF personnel across various specialised military disciplines.

H.E. Gen. Vong Pisen reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to further strengthening and expanding military collaboration with Russia. Key areas of focus include human resource development, exchange visits, intelligence sharing, joint counter-terrorism efforts, combating transnational crime and cyber fraud, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, peacekeeping missions, and potential joint military exercises.

In response, Maj. Gen. Markovchin Sergei expressed delight at visiting Cambodia and extended his appreciation to the RCAF leadership for the warm hospitality.

Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening military engagement and forging closer, more effective security cooperation for the mutual benefit of both nations.

By K. Rithy Reak