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Prime Minister Hun Manet said military modernisation and development of the Ream Naval Base aims to strengthen Cambodia’s defence and is not intended to threaten any country.

Mr Hun Manet made the remarks on Wednesday while presiding over the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Cambodian Royal Army Command Headquarters.

“I would like to reiterate that the Ream Naval Base is often mentioned in the newspapers. Article 53 of our Constitution makes it clear that Cambodia does not allow foreign military bases on its territory, and Cambodian troops also have no base on any country’s territory except under the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions,” he said.

Mr Hun Manet added that there is no international law prohibiting countries from modernising their defence capabilities, noting that strengthening the army’s capacity is aimed at participating in maintaining peace and stability, both within Cambodia and the region.