Cambodia and S. Korea have convened a discussion to further strengthen the cooperation on cultural heritage conservation between the two countries.
The discussion took place between H.E. Dr. Hang Peou, Director General of the APSARA National Authority (ANA) and H.E. Choi Eung-chon, Director General of the Cultural Heritage Administration of the Republic of Korea (CHA) at Siem Reap province on Feb. 28, according to ANA’s news release.
H.E. Choi Eung-chon spoke highly of the achievements attained from the good cooperation between ANA and CHA, which started in 2010.
The CHA director general expressed his intention to help restore the platform of Angkor Wat’s Bakan tower in the future.
H.E. Dr. Hang Peou welcomed the visit of H.E. Choi Eung-chon in the province; and took stock of CHA’s good cooperation in the preservation of cultural heritage in the country, especially in renovating temples and training ANA’s officials, which is a crucial part for Cambodia’s human resource development in cultural heritage conservation.
He also requested the Korean side to consider sharing experiences related to the museum, such as the management and maintenance of collections in the museum.
Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse