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French Ambassador: Defence Ties With Cambodia Expanding Ahead of Summit
Phnom Penh, November 11, 2026: France is expanding defence cooperation with Cambodia, including training for peacekeepers and counter-terrorism instruction, French Ambassador H.E. Olivier Richard said ahead of the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh.
In an interview with reporters, the ambassador said the two countries' militaries are stepping up exchanges and working more closely together, with France keen to deepen the partnership—especially in peacekeeping, where Cambodia has been a major contributor globally.
He said France has trained Cambodian troops deploying to French-speaking countries with peacekeeping operations, and has also provided counter-terrorism and military police training.
September 2026 marked the first time the training was held in Phnom Penh, with French and Cambodian instructors working side by side, drawing on Cambodia's peacekeeping experience, he said.
The ambassador noted that President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Cambodia for the Summit, and that France will continue as a partner in the Kingdom's development.
Source: Ministry of Information; National Radio of Cambodia (RNK)
Reported by The Khmer Daily Network
In an interview with reporters, the ambassador said the two countries' militaries are stepping up exchanges and working more closely together, with France keen to deepen the partnership—especially in peacekeeping, where Cambodia has been a major contributor globally.
He said France has trained Cambodian troops deploying to French-speaking countries with peacekeeping operations, and has also provided counter-terrorism and military police training.
September 2026 marked the first time the training was held in Phnom Penh, with French and Cambodian instructors working side by side, drawing on Cambodia's peacekeeping experience, he said.
The ambassador noted that President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Cambodia for the Summit, and that France will continue as a partner in the Kingdom's development.
Source: Ministry of Information; National Radio of Cambodia (RNK)
Reported by The Khmer Daily Network
