AKP Phnom Penh, March 04, 2025 --

The Asian Vision Institute (AVI) and the Asia Water Council (AWC) have officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to enhance cooperation in water sustainability, capacity building, and research in Cambodia and across Asia.

The event, held here recently, was presided over by H.E. Suos Yara, Member of the National Assembly of Cambodia, and Vice-President of Asia National Assembly Water Consultative Board (AAWC), and H.E Dr. Yun Seog-dae, Chairman of the AWC and Executive Director of K-Water, according to a press release AKP received today.

The agreement was formally signed by Dr. Chheng Kimlong, President of AVI, and Dr. Cho Yong-deok, Secretary General of AWC.

The signing ceremony marked a significant milestone of the two institutions in contributing to Cambodia's water sector development as water is one of the five priorities of the Royal Government of Cambodia as illustrated in the Pentagonal Strategy-Phase 1, stated the source.

“Under the MoA, both organisations will work together on joint research initiatives, policy dialogues, and capacity-building programmes to support sustainable water management and promote innovative solutions,” it added.

Key areas of collaboration include research on water sustainability, technology innovation, and environmental protection, as well as co-development of projects to tackle water challenges in Cambodia and Asia.

Both sides also aimed to work together to support Cambodia's Water Vision and Prosperity Initiative; joint participation in international water events and workshops.

“The partnership between AVI and AWC represent a shared vision of knowledge co-creation and strategic collaboration to address water challenges in Cambodia and beyond. It will play a crucial role in strengthening Asia's water security and advancing sustainable solutions for future generations,” the press release said.

AVI has a mandate to promote inclusive, sustainable, resilient and prosperous society, while the AWC is a leading international organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable water management, addressing global water challenges, and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders in the water sector.

By Chea Vannak