Cambodia–Malaysia Defence: Hun Manet met Malaysia’s defence minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin in Phnom Penh, with both sides pushing a defence cooperation MoU and new areas like military medicine, maritime security, and AI for defence. U.S.–Cambodia Military Ties: U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Adm. Steve Koehler said Washington wants deeper military-to-military engagement, including resuming CARAT exercises in 2027. ASEAN Border Monitoring: The ASEAN Observer Team visited a civilian area in Preah Vihear after alleged Thai attacks in 2025, with Cambodia stressing transparency and full cooperation with the ceasefire verification. Border Displacement Still Stuck: Cambodia’s information minister said over 20,000 displaced people remain unable to return, including about 6,000 children who cannot resume schooling. Human Trafficking Figures: Cambodia reported assisting about 580 trafficking victims in six months, up 13%, with arrests tied to online scam crackdowns. UN Human Rights Engagement: Cambodia reiterated it welcomed UN Special Rapporteur Thomas Andrews’ mission, citing access to detention and border areas, while stressing dialogue to resolve outstanding border issues. Education Reform Push: Hun Manet set four priorities for education reform—quality, equity, digital transformation, and human capital—to meet the digital economy’s needs. Cybercrime and Scams: OpenAI said it disrupted a Cambodia-linked scam network abusing ChatGPT, while U.S. officials discussed high-level attention to scam compounds involving China. Economy and Trade: Cambodia highlighted trade growth and customs modernization, as ADB reaffirmed support ahead of LDC graduation. Agriculture Deal: Amru Rice Cambodia will double organic rice procurement in Preah Vihear to 40,000 tonnes, aiming to expand organic supply and farmer markets.