The 2026 Cambodia–Laos–Vietnam joint disaster relief drill concluded successfully on October 14, 2026, focusing on strengthening capabilities and sharing experiences in disaster prevention and response to protect the lives and property of the citizens of the three countries.
Cambodia's Minister of National Defense praised Vietnam's Ministry of National Defense for deploying 2,382 personnel and modern relief equipment to train for disaster response, including storms, floods, landslides and building collapses. The exercise demonstrated experience and capability in rescuing citizens in emergency situations.
Meanwhile, 72 Cambodian troops and 74 Lao troops took part in the drill, gaining practical knowledge and experience for disaster relief work. The activity contributed to strengthening the cooperation and joint capabilities of the armed forces of the three countries in responding to disasters and safeguarding the safety of citizens. By: Sopheak
