On 18 October 2026, the fourth meeting of the Council of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, the People's Republic of China, co-organized by the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia and the National Cultural Heritage Administration of China, with the participation of 25 countries and international organizations.
The meeting focused on three key agenda items:
1. Announcement of new members
2. Amendment of the statutes, and
3. Work report for 2025-2026 and action plan for 2026-2027.
The delegations attending this meeting included: His Excellency Kong Vireak, Under Secretary of State, taking part as Secretary-General of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia; His Excellency Kong Puthika, Director General of the Preah Vihear National Authority, representing Cambodia as a member state; and Mr. Chan Vitharong, Director of the Department of Archaeology and Conservation of the Sambor Prei Kuk National Authority.
It should be noted that the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia currently has 16 member countries, 5 observer countries, and 5 partner countries. By: Srey Pi
Cambodia attends 4th Council meeting of Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia in China
Summary
On 18 October 2026, the fourth meeting of the Council of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, the People's Republic of China, co-organized by the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia and the National Cultural Heritage Administration of China, with the participation of 25 countries and international organizations.
