On November 9, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron held a working discussion over lunch with Professor Slim Khalbous, Rector of the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF).
The meeting was attended by Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport leaders, Ms Marielle Payaud, Head of the AUF Rector’s Office, Professor Nicolas Maïnetti, AUF Regional Director for Asia-Pacific, and AUF representatives in Cambodia.
The two sides exchanged views on preparations for several major events and related work, including:
1. Organising the Cycle Scientifique Francophone d’Asie-Pacifique (CSFAP);
2. Organising an exhibition as part of the Village de la Francophonie side events;
3. Improving the quality of education in Cambodia from primary to higher education, with a focus on the PISA programme and STEM subjects;
4. School reform programmes and teaching materials;
5. Teacher training for the 21st century.
The Cycle Scientifique Francophone d’Asie-Pacifique will take place from November 10 to 12, 2026, at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, as a side event within the framework of Cambodia’s hosting of the 20th Francophonie Summit. The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport also plans to organise an exhibition during the Village de la Francophonie side events from November 13 to 17, 2026. The booths will showcase major educational achievements and priorities for Francophone cooperation in general secondary and higher education to the public, including national and international visitors. By: Srey Pi
