Cambodia and Russia Agree to Strengthen Military Cooperation on 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
Cambodian Army Commander-in-Chief Vong Pisen met with Russian Airborne Forces Deputy Commander Sergei Markovchin to strengthen military cooperation. The meeting, held as both nations mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, aims to deepen collaboration in areas such as personnel training, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian aid.
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