On July 18, 2026, 任威西, chairman of Cambodia’s electricity agency and head of the government working group supporting Veal Veng district, led a delegation to visit frontline border troops of the 142nd Intervention Battalion and 150 military families in the district. The delegation delivered supplies prepared by 高洛达那, Minister of Mines and Energy and head of the government working group supporting Pursat province. 澎沙林, head of the government working group supporting 布隆吉 commune, and several local officials also took part.
During the visit, 任威西 conveyed greetings and concern from Senate President Hun Sen, Prime Minister Hun Manet and Minister 高洛达那 to border troops and military families. He said authorities at all levels placed great importance on their living conditions, especially during the exceptional period when troops were guarding the border and defending national sovereignty.
According to the report, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has established a regular assistance programme linking local working groups with military units. During the current exceptional period, working groups have adjusted earlier fixed-frequency arrangements and visited frontline positions to provide support and strengthen morale.
Addressing the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, 任威西 said the Cambodian government remained committed to international law and peaceful consultation in handling border issues. He said it would resolve differences without force and protect the lives and property of civilians and military personnel in both countries, while firmly maintaining that no force would be allowed to encroach on or annex Cambodian territory.
He called on the military and public to remain united, trust the government and support its work to defend territorial integrity and resolve the border dispute peacefully. The report also states that the government has allocated special funds for local administration and assistance to people displaced by conflict, to address urgent public needs.
Total expenditure for the visit was reported at 59.7 million riel, covering rice, instant food, seasonings and dedicated cash assistance for troops and military families.
