Cambodia and Germany Pledge to Strengthen and Expand Cultural Cooperation
Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts met with the German Ambassador, agreeing to strengthen and expand cooperation in the cultural sector. Germany has supported Cambodia in areas such as temple restoration and human resource development at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Future considerations include expanding scholarship programs.
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