Phnom Penh:H.E. Gen. Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), met with Col. Ozgur Bulent Us, the Military Attaché of Türkiye to Cambodia, at the RCAF Headquarters to discuss strengthening defense ties and bilateral cooperation.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the meeting underscored the 67-year diplomatic relationship between Cambodia and Türkiye, recalling the Cambodian Prime Minister's visit to Türkiye in October 2026. During that visit, a military framework agreement was signed, serving as a roadmap for future bilateral defense collaboration.

Gen. Vong Pisen expressed optimism about expanding joint efforts in various areas, including personnel training, intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism, and combating transnational and cybercrime. He also highlighted the potential for cooperation in defense industry development, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and joint military exercises. To further enhance communication and engagement, he proposed the establishment of a dedicated Turkish military attaché office in Phnom Penh.

The discussion also touched upon regional stability, with Gen. Vong Pisen briefing Col. Us on the fragile situation along the Cambodian-Thai border. He emphasized Cambodia's commitment to resolving border disputes peacefully, in line with international law and existing agreements.

Col. Us expressed gratitude for the reception and committed to advancing military cooperation while supporting the military framework agreement. He noted Türkiye's strong defense manufacturing capabilities could support RCAF needs and pledged to propose the idea of a permanent military attaché office in Phnom Penh to the Turkish Ministry of National Defence.