​The agreement was reached during talks held on April 22–23 in Senmonorom city, Mondulkiri province, between the Steering Committee 515 of Dak Lak and the Mondulkiri Special Task Committee. The remains were recovered during the 2025–2026 dry season and will be repatriated to Vietnam.

​At the meeting, both sides noted that search and repatriation efforts have been carried out in line with signed agreements, with close coordination in information exchange and handling of related issues. Over the past five months, Team K51 under the Dak Lak Military Command conducted search and recovery operations in Mondulkiri despite harsh weather and challenging terrain. With strong support from local authorities and residents, including information provision and logistical assistance, the team recovered 22 sets of remains, though their identities have yet to be determined.

​Representatives of Mondulkiri province expressed deep gratitude for the sacrifices made by Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts during wartime, affirming continued support to facilitate search, recovery and repatriation efforts.

​Vice Chairman of the Dak Lak People’s Committee Dao My said the positive results were achieved thanks to the effective coordination and practical support from Mondulkiri’s authorities, armed forces and people. Team K51 has also strengthened ties with local communities while carrying out its mission.

​Both sides agreed to organise a memorial ceremony, handover and repatriation of the remains to Dak Lak province, expected on May 27, 2026, in accordance with Cambodian customs and practices, and to continue cooperation in the time ahead.

Deputy PM urges greater use of technology in search for fallen soldiers’ remains

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra emphasised the need to apply scientific and technological advances to enhance the effectiveness of the search, recovery, and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains while addressing a ceremony on April 2 to launch a nationwide 500-day campaign to accelerate the mission.