On the morning of Monday, April 20, 2026, His Excellency Lieutenant General DOK Sopha, Rector, together with the Vice Rectors, leadership, academic staff, students, and trainees of the National Defense University, had the honor of warmly welcoming and paying their highest respects to His Excellency General Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense. Despite his demanding schedule, His Excellency graciously presided over the “Closing Ceremony for the Academic Year 2025–2026 and Opening Ceremony for the Academic Year 2026–2027” of the National Defense University. The presence of His Excellency General Tea Seiha on this distinguished occasion serves as a profound source of motivation and encouragement for the National Defense University. It further strengthens the institution’s commitment to working alongside the Royal Government in maintaining peace, social order, and advancing national development across all sectors, under the wise, forward-looking, and pragmatic leadership of Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, who is deeply respected and cherished by the Cambodian armed forces and people.