亚洲愿景研究院与日本代表团举行柬日政策对话

On 19 February 2026, the Asian Vision Institute (AVI) welcomed a Japanese delegation for an in-depth policy dialogue aimed at strengthening Cambodia–Japan academic and policy engagement. The delegation consisted of senior researchers from the National Institute of Defense Studies (NIDS), academic professors from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) and Kyushu University, as well as representatives of the Embassy of Japan in Phnom Penh. At the outset, both sides introduced their respective institutions and areas of expertise, reaffirming the long-standing and trusted relationship between Cambodia and Japan and the importance of sustained scholarly and policy exchange. The discussion covered a range of policy issues, including Cambodia’s security policy, its security relations with major powers, key security challenges facing the country, Cambodia’s ASEAN policy, and broader external relations, including economic engagement with major partners. The exchange also formed part of the Japanese delegation’s research visit, which aimed to convey Japanese perspectives on Japan’s approach to great-power competition and Tokyo’s evolving security policy in an increasingly complex regional and global environment. The dialogue highlighted shared interest in continued academic exchange, joint research, and policy dialogue as next steps to further deepen Cambodia–Japan cooperation.