Cambodian PM Meets with FBI Director on Security Cooperation

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Wednesday morning, July 22, 2026, received a courtesy call from Kash Patel, Director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. The meeting aimed to strengthen security cooperation between Cambodia and the United States, with discussions focused on deepening collaboration between the two nations' security agencies. Prime Minister Hun Manet reportedly reiterated Cambodia's commitment to contributing to international security maintenance. During his visit, FBI Director Patel is also scheduled to meet with relevant Cambodian officials to exchange views on enhancing cooperation in various areas, including counter-terrorism, cybercrime, and transnational organized crime. In recent years, while Cambodia has strengthened security cooperation with China, it has also sought to maintain and develop cooperation with the United States in areas such as counter-terrorism and law enforcement. The FBI Director's visit is seen as part of this broader diplomatic strategy, as Cambodia navigates its geopolitical landscape to balance national security with economic development.