Cambodia and US Sign Landmark Agreement to Strengthen Bilateral Defense Cooperation
Cambodia and US Sign Landmark Agreement to Strengthen Bilateral Defense Cooperation
PHNOM PENH, November 7, 2026 — Senior defense officials from Cambodia and the United States have concluded the 2026 Bilateral Defense Discussion with the signing of a landmark Terms of Reference between the U.S. Pacific Command and Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence.
According to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh, the agreement establishes a framework to guide defense cooperation and military-to-military engagement between the two countries.
The signing marks an important step forward in U.S.-Cambodia defense relations, providing a framework for continued engagement and cooperation between their respective defense institutions.
The agreement was signed following the 2026 Bilateral Defense Discussion, reflecting both sides’ efforts to strengthen bilateral defense ties.
The development comes as Cambodia and the United States continue engaging on matters of mutual interest, including defense cooperation and regional security.
