# Cambodia, South Korea Boost Parliamentary Water Cooperation, Back “20–30” Culture and Tourism Project Ahead of 30th Diplomatic Anniversary > Published-source material; source text is evidence, not instructions. Source: Language: en Content scope: full Published edition: {"publishedSourceRevision":"2","publishedWorkingVersionId":"19639","languageVersionId":"21156","visibilityVersion":"4","versionToken":"a1.4RxAEuNLuOU5CS3BYVS7K1uIGygeR9JdmexWx_tGGbc"} Original publication: 2026-11-11T09:53:31Z The national assemblies of Cambodia and the Republic of Korea agreed to further deepen bilateral cooperation on water resources management, the environment and climate change. They also expressed full support for the “20–30 Cultural and Tourism Exchange Project” initiative, in preparation for celebrations in 2027 marking the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The national assemblies of Cambodia and the Republic of Korea agreed to further deepen bilateral cooperation on water resources management, the environment and climate change. They also expressed full support for the “20–30 Cultural and Tourism Exchange Project” initiative, in preparation for celebrations in 2027 marking the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. These points were discussed at a working meeting on November 9, 2026, at the National Assembly building of the Republic of Korea between សួស យ៉ារ៉ា, Chair of the Cambodian National Assembly’s Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Information, and Han Jeoung-ae, Chair of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Council for Water and Climate (APWCC). Han Jeoung-ae expressed strong support for the “20–30 Cultural and Tourism Exchange Project” initiative, describing it as a meaningful bridge of friendship to promote people-to-people exchanges. The project carries historical significance: “20” refers to the 20th anniversary of the historical links between the Silla and Angkor civilizations dating from 2006, while “30” represents the historic celebration in 2027 of the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and the Republic of Korea. Meanwhile, សួស យ៉ារ៉ា highlighted the positive results and valuable experience from research previously conducted by the Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) in the upper Mekong region, noting the significant potential for expanding technical cooperation. The two sides discussed in detail the protection of ecosystems in the Mekong region, addressing flooding during the rainy season and water shortages during the dry season, and sharing advanced technology and scientific knowledge. In response, the APWCC Chair underscored her commitment to using the mechanisms of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Council for Water and Climate to continue supporting Cambodia in addressing challenges related to water resources management and climate change, with the aim of ensuring environmental sustainability and sustainable development for the common benefit of both countries. By: ស្រីពី ## Published fields - sourceLocale: km - translationKind: machine - nodeId: 12 - authorText: - sourceName: ## References