Cambodia Marks 20 Years of UN Peacekeeping Contributions with Prime Ministerial Ceremony
Cambodia marked the 20th anniversary of its participation in UN peacekeeping operations on October 24, 2026. Prime Minister Hun Manet presided over a ceremony at the National Peacekeeping Training Center in Kampong Speu province, commemorating Cambodia's contributions to international peace and security since deploying its first contingent to Sudan in 2006.
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