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Prime Minister Cambodia Hong Manet said that his country will apply military service from next year, in a statement that coincides with the ongoing border tension with Thailand.
Relations between the neighbors worsened sharply after the armed conflict on May 28, during which the Cambodian soldier was killed in one of the many small controversial plots of the land.
Both parties agreed to diverge into tension and avoid further conflicts, but continue to use or threaten a high voltage at high levels, as well as the exchange of acute ads. The dispute also upset Thailand’s domestic policy.
Prime Minister -Paetongarte Sinaviara, was available in early July, after criticism, criticism, criticism, criticism, criticism A derogatory commentary on the army of her country In a telephone conversation with the former prime minister Cambodia Hong Saint, who leaked a recorded conversation.
Hong Manet, the son and successor Hong Saint, said that the existing law on the staff of the staff will be implemented by 2026 to cover the shortcomings and update the capabilities of the army.
“This is our commitment,” said Manet in a speech in front of the armed forces in the northern province of Campong Chnang. He wore his military uniform, which showed the title of four -star general.
Hun Manet said that the soldiers who enter the ranks through the set are more effective than voluntary power and at least the same professionals.
The employment law was adopted in 2006, but never activated. Residents of the Cambodians of both sexes aged 18 to 30 should serve, but for women this term is voluntary.
Thailand has long implemented a set for men who have reached the age of 20, with an annual draw that determines which one is called.
According to the world on the facts of the CIA, the armed forces of Cambodia are 200,000, including a large military police.
He says that in Thailand there are 350,000 active employees in his armed forces.
Hong Manet also called for increasing the military budget. Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in the region, with a national budget of $ 9.32 billion. USA (7.99 billion euros) for 2025, of which most of which, 739 million dollars. USA (633 million euros), went to defense.
He also confirmed the calls to Thailand to again open all the border passages that were closed in June, saying that Cambodia would pay for the clock.
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