On the evening of Monday, September 29, 2025, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dok Sopha, Rector of the National Defence University, held a virtual bilateral meeting with His Excellency Major General Jeannot Boucher, Commander of the Canadian Defence Academy. The meeting addressed the following matters: - A courtesy call and introductions, noting that His Excellency Major General Jeannot Boucher has recently been appointed as Commander of the Canadian Defence Academy, succeeding His Excellency Major General Denis O'Reilly, who will take up new responsibilities. - Updates on the progress of preparations for the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum Heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, and Institutions Meeting, which Cambodia will host and co-chair with Canada. - Exploration of opportunities for expanding future cooperation, including the possibility of inviting the Commander of the Canadian Defence Academy to deliver a lecture at the National Defence University. It should be noted that from November 18–21, 2025, the National Defence University will host and co-chair with Canada the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum Heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, and Institutions Meeting, with the participation of 27 countries.

Under the guidance and close attention of His Excellency Lieutenant General DOK Sopha, Rector of the National Defence University and Chairman of the Youth Board of the National Defence University, the National Defence University Youth Team took part in the Khmer Products Exhibition under the theme “Khmer Made: Participate, Promote, Support Local Products.” The event was organized by the Union of Cambodian Youth Federations (UCYF) and held from 26–28 September 2025 at the Koh Pich Exhibition and Convention Center. This program was organized with the objective of showcasing local products in order to encourage participation, promotion, and support for Cambodian goods—key factors in strengthening domestic production capacity, creating opportunities for Cambodian citizens, and stimulating national economic growth. The exhibition also served as a platform for local traders, businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and companies to display and promote their products, while fostering connections with potential business partners. Furthermore, the Cambodian Products Exhibition provided an important forum for stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences, deepen their understanding of current challenges, and discuss strategies aligned with national interests both now and in the future. At the same time, it aimed to reinforce the spirit of patriotism, unity, and solidarity—encouraging trust in the Royal Government and the Armed Forces in addressing the Cambodian–Thailand border issue.

September 16–19, 2025 — With the permission of His Excellency General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, and at the invitation of his American counterpart, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dok Sopha, Rector of the National Defence University, attended a workshop celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) in Hawaii, USA. The objectives of the workshop were to: - Identify practical actions to enhance the quality of education at DKI APCSS and strengthen the network of alumni who have studied at the center. - Gather feedback from credible sources on increasing resilience in line with current and future U.S. defense policy and regional security trends in the Indo-Pacific. - Identify measures to strengthen resilience with partner countries to resist coercion and malign influence from external parties. Before safely returning home, His Excellency the Rector also met with the Director of DKI APCSS and exchanged souvenirs, including a Khmer scarf representing national identity.

On the morning of Wednesday, September 24, 2025, His Excellency Lieutenant General DOK Sopha, Rector of the National Defence University, accompanied His Excellency General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, in laying a lotus wreath to honor the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The ceremony marked the 32nd Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Constitution (September 24, 1993 – September 24, 2025) and was held at the Constitution Palace.

Since the outbreak of armed conflict along the border following the Thai incursion into Cambodian territory, and in response to the request of the Ministry of National Defence under the close attention of His Excellency Lieutenant General DOK Sopha, Rector, the National Defence University has continuously dispatched officers proficient in English and IT. These officers have been providing translation and technical support to the Command Post Information of the Ministry of National Defence, as well as to the Interim Observer Team (IOT) led by Malaysia, which was tasked with observing, verifying, and reporting on the border situation after the successful ceasefire. Their efforts aim to contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region.