Phnom Penh: The Jiangsu-ASEAN Education Cooperation Exchange Conference was held in the capital of Cambodia, aiming to enhance collaboration and exchanges between east China's Jiangsu Province and ASEAN countries. The event, focusing on "Building a Shared Future for Win-Win Development," gathered representatives from governmental bodies, enterprises, higher education, and research institutions from China and ASEAN nations.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron emphasized the importance of the conference in fostering educational cooperation for mutual benefit. He highlighted the successful results already achieved between Cambodia, other ASEAN countries, and Jiangsu Province in the education sector. Naron expressed confidence in the continued expansion and potential of this collaboration, noting that over 1,000 Cambodian students are currently studying in China, with approximately 40 in Jiangsu Province. Cambodia aims to encourage more students to study in Jiangsu to gain firsthand experience of China's educational and cultural landscape.
A representative from Jiangsu Province noted that China-ASEAN educational cooperation has yielded positive outcomes, serving as a means for younger generations to connect and integrate. They expressed Jiangsu's willingness to deepen educational ties, promote youth exchanges, and maintain a traditional friendship with ASEAN countries. The representative also mentioned that Jiangsu is becoming a preferred destination for ASEAN students seeking education in China.
Thai Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob, in a pre-recorded statement, acknowledged the profound and rewarding cooperation between Thailand and Jiangsu in recent years. He highlighted the successful implementation of exchange initiatives that have strengthened educational and research standards while supporting innovation and industrial development.
Stella Christie, Indonesia's vice minister of higher education, science, and technology, praised the fruitful educational cooperation between Indonesia and China amid globalization. She underscored the role of educational collaboration as a bridge connecting the people of both nations and as a foundation for common development. Christie commended Jiangsu's achievements in educational concepts, teaching methods, and vocational education, emphasizing its appeal to Indonesia.
The conference culminated with the presentation of achievements from Jiangsu-ASEAN education cooperation and the launch of the Jiangsu-ASEAN Youth Scholars Exchange Initiative. ASEAN, which includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, continues to benefit from strengthened educational ties with Jiangsu Province.