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 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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March 18, 2026

Cambodia and Brazil Hold Second Round of Bilateral Consultations in Phnom Penh

On 18 March 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil held the Second Cambodia–Brazil Bilateral Consultations in Phnom Penh. The two sides reviewed progress since 2022, agreed to further strengthen relations across multiple cooperation areas, and discussed recent developments related to the Cambodia–Thailand border situation.

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March 18, 2026

MFAIC Hosts Bilateral Meeting with Peruvian Ambassador on Relations and Border Issues

On 18 March 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation held a bilateral meeting between Under Secretary of State Vong Meng and the Ambassador of Peru to Cambodia, Ricardo Morote. The discussion covered the 50th anniversary of Cambodia–Peru diplomatic relations, recent developments on the Cambodia–Thailand border situation, and regional and international issues of common interest.

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