A delegation from the Vietnam Academy of Social Science, led by its Chairman Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, paid a working visit to the Royal Academy of Cambodia in Phnom Penh on August 16.
The Vietnamese delegation met with Dr. Khlot Thyda, director of the Cambodia Royal Institute and advisor to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, and expressed their wish to promote exchanges and expand cooperation with the Cambodia Royal Institute for mutual benefits.
Based on their bilateral cooperation agreement signed recently in Hanoi, both sides discussed ways to formalize issues and exchange experiences in scientific research and common projects sustainable growth and adapting to climate change.
The Vietnamese delegation proposed establishing a Vietnam study centre at the Royal Academy of Cambodia, and the host agreed to Vietnam’s initiative on organizing the first conference for scientists from three academies in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The conference will be held in Hanoi as soon as possible.
The Royal Academy of Cambodia was established in 1965 and has focused on human resource development at the senior level. It currently has six research institutes and five centers authorized to train post-graduate and doctoral degree students.
(VOV)
