Indian Army chief Gen Manoj Pande meets Royal Cambodian Army Commander to boost defence ties | Pics

Army chief General Manoj Pande met Commander of Royal Cambodian Army Lt General Hun Manet in New Delhi on Friday in a bid to strengthen the bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations.  The Defence ministry termed the Cambodian official’s visit a ‘milestone’ in the defence relations between India-Cambodia since this was the maiden trip by any Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army. A ceremonial reception and Guard of Honour was accorded to Manet who also holds the position of Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. The two officials signed the ‘Terms of Reference’ for staff talks between the two armies and General Pande also extended India’s support to the southeast Asian nation by offering customised training modules for its army. 

Published on: Feb 04, 2023 1:17 PM IST

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Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande met with Lt Gen Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces & Commander, Royal Cambodian Army, and ‘Terms of Reference’ for Staff Talks between the two Armies were signed on Friday.  (Indian Army Twitter)

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Lt Gen Manet's visit was the first by any Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army to India.

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Lt Gen Manet also paid tributes to the fallen heroes of the Indian Armed Forces by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial.

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On the interaction between the two officials, the Defence ministry said in a statement that Indian Army will be conducting ‘tailor-made courses in various contemporary subjects at its premier training establishments and deploy a Training team to Cambodia', affirming India's support.

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Lt General Manet was accorded a Ceremonial reception and Guard of Honour at the South Block lawns upon his visit.