This category covers Cambodia’s geopolitical and security landscape, including cross-border developments, defense policy, diplomatic relations, sovereignty matters, and official security directives that shape national governance and regional engagement. It aggregates government policy updates, regulatory changes, institutional actions, and other official developments relevant to this area in Cambodia. Tracking these materials helps users monitor compliance requirements, policy direction, and sector-level developments affecting public administration, international relations, and national security governance.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide anti-drug operations on 28 March 2026 involving 14 cases and 54 arrests across multiple provinces. The report recorded case types including trafficking, transportation and storage, and drug use, with seized evidence including methamphetamine and ketamine.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide drug enforcement results for 27 March 2026, recording 21 cases and 48 arrests across multiple offense categories. Seized evidence included methamphetamine, yaba, and ketamine, with operations conducted by nine participating units.
According to an Interior Ministry report, National Police units recorded five gambling suppression cases and detained 20 people during the third week of March 2026, with cases reported in Phnom Penh, Kampong Speu, Preah Sihanouk, and Oddar Meanchey. The report also stated that 27 gambling cases and 67 related arrests were recorded in February, with some other individuals required to sign agreements to cease such activities.
The Svay Rieng Provincial Police reported an enforcement operation in Bavet City involving alleged drug trafficking, storage, transport, processing, use, and unauthorized possession of weapons and ammunition. The operation resulted in five arrests and the seizure of multiple narcotics and related items.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn met with Paola Pampaloni of the European External Action Service to review Cambodia-EU cooperation and exchange views on recent developments related to the Cambodia-Thailand border situation. The meeting also noted EU humanitarian assistance for Cambodian displaced people affected by the conflict.
Acting Senate President Ouch Borith received Republic of Korea Ambassador Kim Chang Yong for a courtesy call and working discussion on Cambodia-South Korea relations, parliamentary diplomacy, and bilateral cooperation. The meeting referenced ongoing development support through ODA, KOICA, and EDCF, and discussed strengthening inter-parliamentary coordination.
National Assembly committees led by the Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Information met the Ministry of Information to review progress in implementing laws and policies in the media sector, including dissemination strategy and information security. The discussion also addressed fake news and digital security risks as emerging challenges for the information sector and national interests.
A Ministry of National Defence representative met a European Union delegation in Phnom Penh to discuss the current Cambodia-Thailand border situation and bilateral military cooperation between Cambodia and the European Union. The meeting was led on the EU side by a director responsible for intelligence within EUMS and EEAS.
Sam Sithiserey, Director General of the General Department of Information and Communication Technology of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, led a working visit to Vietnam to discuss a cooperation framework on cybersecurity with the Ministry of Public Security. The discussions covered strategic partnership, technical support, digital-sector human resource training, capacity building, and the possible conclusion of a memorandum of understanding.
A representative of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology joined the 13th Cambodia-EU Joint Committee inter-ministerial meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to review progress and challenges in projects implemented under the European Union financing and grant framework. The meeting also included a request for continued EU financial and technical support, including for water resources and meteorology.
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