Sino-Cambodian military drill begins


The Cambodian Ministry of National Defence said 2,871 Cambodian soldiers and 265 Chinese soldiers are taking part in the military exercises.- Royal Cambodian Armed Forces

PHNOM PENH (Eleven Media Group/ANN): A total of 3,136 soldiers from Cambodia and China have embarked on the fourth Golden Dragon military drill. It is being held from March 15-30 under the theme United to counter terrorism and Cambodia-Chinese humanitarian work.

The Ministry of National Defence said on Sunday that Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) commander-in-chief Vong Pisen and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian presided over the opening of live-fire exercises.

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