Defense Minister Phan Van Giang meets with his Cambodian counterpart

Defense Minister Phan Van Giang and his Cambodian counterpart Tea Seiha

The Vietnamese Defense Minister welcomed General Tea Seiha, noting that Party General Secretary To Lam’s recent visits to Cambodia and Laos - his first overseas trip of the 14th Congress term - underscore Vietnam’s "top priority" for these neighbors. This mission aims to catalyze a new developmental phase for bilateral and trilateral military ties. In response, General Tea Seiha expressed confidence that the visit’s success will deepen defense cooperation, fostering regional stability and solidarity.

A view of the meeting

The ministers lauded the success of 2025 bilateral defense cooperation, notably the second Vietnam - Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange. Vietnam’s Defense Minister invited General Tea Seiha and Cambodian defense delegations to the 2026 Vietnam Defense Expo. He also invited the General to Hanoi late this year for the trilateral defense ministers' meeting and joint military exercises, aimed at implementing agreements between Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

The two defense ministers exchange souvenirs at the event.

The two sides agreed to continue strengthening coordination in border management and protection, as well as in the prevention and combat of trans-national crime; to remain vigilant against hostile forces seeking to undermine and divide relations between the two countries and their militaries; and to promote the signing of an agreement between the two governments on the management, protection, and promotion of Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Monuments in Cambodia.

Reported by Thu Trang (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)

Translated by Tran Hoai