This topic covers Cambodia’s framework for public security and defence, including national security policy, policing, border control, military administration, civil protection, emergency preparedness, and the governance of institutions responsible for public order and territorial integrity. It tracks key updates such as policy developments, regulation changes, government actions, enforcement measures, compliance requirements, institutional reforms, interagency coordination, and official security or defence initiatives. This page provides structured, long-term monitoring of official developments in Cambodia, helping users follow evolving governance arrangements, regulatory direction, and implementation activity across public security and defence institutions.
Cambodia’s Press and Quick Reaction Unit published a border security update reporting armed incidents and cross-border attacks along the Cambodia-Thailand frontier in Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey provinces. The report documents developments relevant to Cambodia’s sovereignty, military security, and border governance.
The Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police Commissariat convened a meeting to disseminate its security and public order protection plan for the 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games. The session outlined task allocation, responsibilities, and operational goals for police forces to ensure safety during the royal torch relay and related events in the province.
The Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police Commissariat issued a public notice about a fake Facebook account using the name "Pho Sophorn" and the image of Provincial Police Commissioner Sith Luos as a logo. The commissariat disclaimed responsibility for any misinformation or illegal activity from the fake account, clarified the details of the commissioner’s official page, and warned the account creator to delete the images or face legal action.
The General Department of Immigration participated in a meeting with France’s Ministry of the Interior to discuss strengthening cooperation on security and governance. The discussion focused on enhancing joint action against international and regional threats to internal security within the framework of friendly and partnership relations.
The Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, General Hun Manet, held a bilateral meeting with Singapore Army Chief Brigadier-General David Neo during the latter’s official visit to Cambodia. The two sides reviewed existing defence cooperation and discussed plans to expand joint activities including training, exchanges, and mechanisms for regular army-to-army engagement.
The British Royal Navy vessel HMS SPEY (P234) made a five-day port call at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port from 13–17 February 2023, marking the first visit of a United Kingdom naval ship to Cambodia. The visit focused on courtesy calls, friendship-building, and joint naval exercises between the Royal Cambodian Navy and the UK Royal Navy.
On 3 February 2023, General Hun Manet, Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, held bilateral talks in New Delhi with General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Indian Army. The two sides agreed to sign a terms document on cooperation between the land forces of Cambodia and India to strengthen and expand long-term, trust-based military collaboration.
The General Department of Immigration hosted a working meeting with Damien Kilner, Australia’s Mekong Regional Director, to discuss bilateral cooperation. The discussion focused on information and experience sharing and the provision of specialized immigration training courses for Cambodian immigration officers, with both sides agreeing to further strengthen cooperation.
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport participated in a national road traffic safety review meeting for 2022 and outlined directions for 2023. The ministry reported on efforts to reduce traffic accidents through road maintenance, upgrades of several national roads, deployment of the ROAD CARE mobile application, and feasibility studies on railway and waterway transport projects.
The Kampong Speu Provincial Police Commissariat clarified an online allegation that traffic police demanded a US$200 payment from a truck operator on National Road 4 and confirmed the ABA account used belonged to a traffic police officer. Ten traffic police officers have been temporarily held at the personnel office for disciplinary action while further legal procedures are being pursued against the truck owner.
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