(Phnom Penh): At the invitation of Admiral Dong Jun, Minister of National Defence of the People's Republic of China, General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will lead a high-level military delegation to attend the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which will be held from 15 to 17 September 2026 in Beijing, People's Republic of China.

During his participation in the Forum, General Tea Seiha will deliver a speech at the Second Plenary Session, under the theme "Localized Conflicts: Predicaments and Pathways to Resolution,” according to a press release seen by Fresh News on Monday (Sep. 14).

On the sidelines of the Forum, General Tea Seiha will pay a courtesy call on and hold bilateral discussions with Admiral Dong Jun, with a view to further strengthening the ironclad friendship, comprehensive strategic partnership, and defence and security cooperation between Cambodia and China.

In addition, the Cambodian Defence minister will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, and the Republic of Singapore, as well as with representatives of other participating countries and dialogue partners.

These engagements will provide an opportunity to exchange views on regional and international security developments and to further broaden and deepen defence and security cooperation, enhance mutual understanding, and advance practical cooperation for peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and beyond.
=FRESH NEWS