Phnom Penh:Cambodia and Russia are set to enhance their military cooperation as they celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2026. H.E. Gen. Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), met with Maj. Gen. Markovchin Sergei, Deputy Commander of the Russian Ground Forces, to discuss plans for increased collaboration.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the meeting took place at the RCAF General Headquarters, where H.E. Gen. Vong Pisen expressed gratitude for Russia's longstanding support in Cambodia's national development and military training.

The discussions focused on strengthening military ties through human resource development, exchange visits, intelligence sharing, and joint efforts in counter-terrorism, transnational crime, cyber fraud, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, peacekeeping, and potential joint military exercises.

Maj. Gen. Markovchin Sergei appreciated the warm welcome from the RCAF leadership and reiterated Russia's commitment to deepening military engagement and enhancing security cooperation with Cambodia for mutual benefits.