Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam Conclude Joint Disaster Relief Exercise
The joint disaster relief exercise involving the armies of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam concluded successfully in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2026. The exercise primarily focused on protecting citizens' lives and property, aiming to enhance response capabilities for emergencies like chemical spills, building collapses, and floods.
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