Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed General Ronald P. Clark, Commander of the United States Pacific Command, for a courtesy call and discussions at the Peace Palace on February 24, 2025.
Gen Clark is visiting Cambodia from February 24 to 25 at the invitation of General Mao Sophan, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army.
During his visit, Gen Clark is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, and General Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.
Gen Clark held a bilateral meeting with Gen Sophan at the Army Headquarters, where the two commanders engaged in detailed discussions to strengthen and expand military cooperation, foster trust, and enhance confidence in the defence sector between the two nations.
Gen Clark’s visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and the United States. This is the second time a United States Army Pacific commander has visited Cambodia, with the first visit occurring in 2014 under General Vincent Brooks.