# Vietnam-Cambodia border security cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-cambodia-border-security-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-09-22T13:21:55.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Vietnam and Cambodia have initiated new measures to enhance security and law enforcement along their shared border.

In mid-September 2026, police forces from Vietnam’s Tây Ninh Province and several Cambodian provinces, including Svay Rieng, Prey Veng, and Tboung Khmum, entered an agreement to combat transnational organized crime. This cooperation targets drug and human trafficking, smuggling, online fraud, terrorism, and arms trafficking through intensified patrols and improved communication channels.

Concurrently, customs authorities from both nations held the 7th Vietnam-Cambodia Border Customs Conference in Siem Reap. This meeting focused on strengthening cooperation regarding smuggling and trade fraud, building upon a 2019 memorandum of understanding. Officials discussed practical challenges at checkpoints and committed to improving joint inspection mechanisms and professional coordination to increase control efficiency.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Vietnam and Cambodia strengthen border customs cooperation

Vietnam and Cambodia held their 7th Border Customs Conference in Siem Reap to enhance cooperation in combating smuggling and trade fraud at their shared borders.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-and-cambodia-strengthen-border-customs-cooperation

### 2026-09-19: Vietnam and Cambodia agree to enhance border security

Vietnam and Cambodia have signed an agreement to strengthen border security and combat transnational crimes like human trafficking, drug smuggling, and online fraud through increased patrols and information way

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-and-cambodia-agree-to-enhance-border-security

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Cite as: Vietnam-Cambodia border security cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-cambodia-border-security-cooperation