Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says there is immense scope to boost defence cooperation between India and Cambodia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that there is immense scope to boost defence cooperation between India and Cambodia. Mr Singh said this while holding a meeting with Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, General Samdech Pichey Sena TEA Banh in Siem Reap yesterday.

In a tweet, Mr Singh informed that during the meeting both countries also reviewed the full range of India-Cambodia defence ties. Both the leaders have also recognised Angkor Wat, an ancient temple complex in Cambodia, as the symbol of the long-lasting ties between the two



countries.

The Defence Minister arrived in Siem Reap, Cambodia yesterday to co-chair the maiden India-ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting and attend the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus).

Today, India and Cambodia will co-chair the maiden India-ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting. The meeting will be presided over by Rajnath Singh. Various initiatives to boost India-ASEAN partnership are planned to be announced during the meeting.

India and Cambodia are also celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations this year.