Vietnam Pledges Support for Stronger Defence Cooperation With Cambodia
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 13 for Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Tea Sheiha, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam to participate in the annual meeting of the defence ministers of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam and the 2026 joint civil defence exercise among the countries' armies. VNA Photo: Lâm Khánh
HANOI, October 14, 2026 — Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng has pledged to create favourable conditions for defence cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia to develop in a stable, substantive and effective manner, highlighting continued military ties between the two neighbouring countries.
The Vietnamese prime minister made the commitment during a meeting on Tuesday with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Tea Seiha, who is visiting Vietnam to attend a trilateral defence ministers’ meeting involving Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
The visit also includes participation in a joint military exercise involving the three countries, underscoring their cooperation in defence and regional security.
According to the Vietnamese government’s statement, Lê Minh Hưng reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to facilitating the development of bilateral defence cooperation.
The meeting comes as Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos continue to strengthen military engagement through trilateral dialogue and joint activities. The annual defence ministers’ meeting provides a platform for the three countries to discuss cooperation, while the joint exercise offers an opportunity to enhance coordination among their armed forces.
The latest discussions reflect the importance both Vietnam and Cambodia attach to maintaining stable and effective defence relations, alongside broader cooperation among the three neighbouring countries.
