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Jaishankar hails India-Cambodia ties as joint army exercise concludes
India's foreign minister S Jaishankar sent Cambodia National Day greetings to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, Cambodia's government and its people.
He said the two countries have strong ties built on shared civilisational links.
The two countries completed their second joint army exercise, CINBAX-II 2026, in Cambodia from May 4 to 17.
It involved 120 Indian Army personnel and 160 members of the Royal Cambodian Army.
Troops trained together in tactical operations, including urban operations, drone use, first aid and disaster relief.
The exercise aimed to improve coordination and share military experience, supporting defence cooperation between the countries.
It has concluded, and no further steps were announced.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar praised India-Cambodia civilisational ties and extended National Day greetings to Cambodia.
He also highlighted the completion of the second Cambodia-India Bilateral Army Exercise, CINBAX-II 2026.
The 14-day exercise took place in Cambodia from May 4 to 17.
It brought together 120 Indian Army personnel and 160 Royal Cambodian Army personnel.
The exercise aimed to improve interoperability and strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the Indian Army and the Royal Cambodian Army.
- What
- Jaishankar sent Cambodia National Day greetings and praised civilisational ties. He also highlighted the completion of CINBAX-II 2026.
- When
- The exercise ran from May 4 to 17, 2026. Jaishankar’s greetings were reported on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- The exercise was held at the Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Prov Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.
- Why
- The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability through exchanges of tactics, techniques and procedures, and to strengthen defence cooperation.
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CINBAX-II 2026 was held in Cambodia over 14 days.
The closing ceremony took place at the training centre.
Jaishankar extended National Day greetings to Cambodia and highlighted the exercise’s completion.
- Exercise
- CINBAX-II 2026, the second Cambodia-India Bilateral Army Exercise
- Exercise dates
- May 4–17, 2026
- Indian contingent
- 120 personnel, primarily from a battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment
- Cambodian contingent
- 160 Royal Cambodian Army personnel
- Location
- Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Prov Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre, Kampong Speu Province
What people are saying
Greetings to DPM & FM Prak Sokhonn, the Government and people of Cambodia on their National Day. Value our strong bonds built on shared civilizational linkages.