Cambodia, China Agree to Expand Golden Dragon Military Drills — Reports
Военные китайской армии на построении на военных учениях Китая и Камбоджи
JAKARTA (Sputnik) — Cambodia and China have agreed to expand their joint Golden Dragon 2026 military exercises by incorporating modern equipment and involving multiple branches of the armed forces, the Khmer Times newspaper reported. The preparations for the annual exercises were discussed by Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Eth Sarath and a Chinese military delegation led by Senior Captain Ji Xiang. «What the leadership of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces wants to see is for both militaries to ensure this year’s exercises are successful and carry deep meaning in strengthening friendship and cooperation between the armed forces of Cambodia and China,» Eth Sarath was quoted as saying by Khmer Times. The two sides will continue to coordinate scenarios, timing, venues, participants, and the list of modern equipment to be used in the maneuvers, he added. Chinese military leadership attaches great importance to the exercises and supports their further expansion, Ji Xiang said. Eth Sarath said that the exercises are aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Cambodian army and do not pose a threat to any country. «We must show the exercises between our two militaries are strong, equipped with new and modern equipment, and suited to the current regional and global situation,» the general said. In recent years, the exercises have expanded beyond land operations to include coastal waters and the airspace of Preah Sihanouk province, including the area of the Ream naval base, which was upgraded with Chinese support, the newspaper reported.
MultimediaGolden Dragon Awakes: China and Cambodia Start Joint Drills18 May 2024, 12:35 GMT
