Geopolitics & Security

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.

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March 21, 2026

ICC-Preah Vihear Holds 11th Plenary on Emergency Rescue and Temple Conservation

The International Coordinating Committee for the Safeguarding and Development of Preah Vihear (ICC-Preah Vihear) convened its 11th plenary session on 19 March 2026 under the chair of the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, with co-chair coordination from China and India. The meeting reviewed emergency rescue measures for Preah Vihear Temple following serious damage from two armed conflicts in 2025 and discussed conservation and development of the Koh Ker temple site, based on recommendations from ad hoc experts.

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March 21, 2026

Ministry of Health Reviews Preparation for One Health Satellite Event 2026

The Ministry of Health held a meeting on 20 March 2026 to review progress in preparing the One Health Satellite Event 2026 in Cambodia and related high-level engagements. The discussion with the French Embassy focused on the event agenda, invited leadership composition, documentation, and Cambodia’s participation in the One Health Summit and thematic ministerial sessions in Lyon, France.

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March 21, 2026

Cambodian National Solidarity Front Delegation Pays Official Visit to Hanoi

Samdech Kittisangahak Bandith Men Sam An, President of the National Council of the Solidarity Front for Development of the Cambodian Motherland, is leading a high-level delegation on a four-day official visit to Hanoi, Viet Nam. During the visit, the two fronts are scheduled to review cooperation, meet Vietnamese leaders, and sign a 2026–2031 cooperation agreement.

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March 20, 2026

National Police Chief Orders Continued Crackdown on Online Scam Crimes

The National Police Commissioner General Sar Thet instructed police forces to continue operations against online scam crimes in line with directives from Prime Minister Hun Manet. He emphasized professional conduct, ethical standards, and active cooperation with relevant agencies, stating that operations will continue beyond the Khmer New Year period to restore Cambodia’s international reputation.

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March 19, 2026

Acting President of Senate Briefs Kampong Cham Local Officials on National Situation

From 17–19 March 2026, Acting President of the Senate Uch Pborirath led a delegation of Senate members for Constituency 2 to meet 2,129 commune and sangkat council members and local officials across ten districts and the municipality of Kampong Cham. The mission focused on disseminating information on Cambodia’s current situation and achievements, explaining Senate functions, and outlining Cambodia’s foreign policy stance and approach to the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute.

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March 19, 2026

Kampong Speu Police Inspect Foreign Residence and Detain Six Indonesians for Online Scam Activity

Kampong Speu provincial police, led by the provincial police commissioner, inspected a rented house in Samraong Tong district and detained six Indonesian nationals suspected of involvement in online scam activities. The operation followed national directives to eradicate technology-based fraud originating from Cambodia and applied Sub-Decree No. 03 on security management at locations where foreigners reside and gather.

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March 19, 2026

Foreign Ministry Holds Workshop on Promoting ASEAN Awareness for Students

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in cooperation with the ASEAN-Japan Centre, organized a workshop on promoting ASEAN awareness for university students in Phnom Penh on 19 March 2026. Around 100 students from various universities participated in the event, which aimed to strengthen public understanding of ASEAN and its community-building process.

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March 19, 2026

Ministry of Environment Receives FFNPT Chair and Reviews Proposal for Cambodia to Host 3rd Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Conference

The Minister of Environment met with Tzeporah Berman, founder and chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT), to discuss Cambodia’s progress on renewable energy and climate commitments. Berman proposed that Cambodia, as a regional leader in renewable energy, support in principle and potentially host the 3rd international conference on fossil fuel phase-out in 2027 or 2028, a suggestion the minister will submit to the Prime Minister for consideration.

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March 19, 2026

Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn Holds Bilateral Meeting with Brazilian Counterpart

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn met with Susan Kleebank, Secretary of Asia and the Pacific of Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during her working visit to Phnom Penh. Both sides reviewed the progress of Cambodia-Brazil relations, discussed cooperation in several sectors, and exchanged views on the Cambodia-Thailand border situation and other regional and international issues.

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