Cambodia and Mongolia Ink MoU for Academic and Cultural Cooperation

The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) and the Volunteer Center of Mongolia (VCM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will establish a comprehensive framework for collaboration. It was described as “a significant milestone in advancing academic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and sustainable development initiatives between Cambodia and Mongolia”. The MoU was signed by on July 28, by Sok Touch, RAC president, and Tsevelmaa Batchuluun, VCM founder and executive director, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Under the new agreement both institutions will accelerate cooperation in research, education, volunteerism, leadership development, cultural exchange, community engagement and capacity building. It also aims to facilitate joint academic activities, institutional exchanges, policy dialogue and collaborative projects that contribute to the socio-economic development of both countries. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Touch explained that the partnership reflects the RAC’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation and expanding academic networks with respected institutions around the world. He noted that the collaboration would create valuable opportunities for researchers, scholars, students and young leaders from both Cambodia and Mongolia to exchange knowledge, share experiences and foster mutual understanding. Batchuluun welcomed the partnership and expressed her appreciation for the RAC’s commitment to international collaboration. She highlighted that the MoU would serve as a foundation for promoting volunteerism, youth empowerment, cross-cultural learning and sustainable community development through joint initiatives between the two institutions. The signing ceremony took place during a July 27-31 official visit by an RAC delegation. The trip aims to enhance institutional partnerships and promote academic and cultural diplomacy between the two countries. The two signatories reaffirmed their shared commitment to implementing the MoU through practical cooperation, regular exchanges and joint programmes that will further strengthen the enduring friendship and collaboration between Cambodia and Mongolia.