Japan has initiated its first security aid provision to Cambodia through its Official Security Assistance (OSA) program. The aid package includes patrol boats and crucial communications equipment for the Cambodian military. The agreement was formalized on Sunday with a signing ceremony at Cambodia’s Defence Ministry, attended by Japanese Ambassador Ueno Atsushi and Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha. This marks a new phase in Japan-Cambodia defense cooperation, offering Phnom Penh support via this specific framework. Details of the aid’s value or specific equipment types weren't immediately released. The move underscores Japan’s increasing engagement in regional security initiatives. This assistance is expected to enhance Cambodia’s maritime security capabilities.