The Mekong-Lancang Peace Boat Project was officially launched on 21st March 2023.
Online Training
Training Session on “Foreign Policy Analysis and Small State” by Dr. Chheang Vannarith, President of AVI
Training Session on “Geopolitical Competitions of Great Powers and Implications on the Mekong” & Geopolitical Competitions of Great Powers and Implications on the Mekong: Roles of Small States and Regional Powers by Mr. Lak Chansok, Research Fellow of AVI & Senior Lecturer of International Relations at the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy
Training Session on “Overview of Mekong Cooperation Frameworks” by H.E. Mr. Sim Vireak, Strategic Advisor of AVI
Training Session on “China’s Southeast Asian Foreign Policy: Past, Present and Future” & China’s Southeast Asian Foreign Policy: Proposed Ways Forward to Peaceful Coexistence and Shared Prosperity” by H.E. Tean Samnang, Strategic Advisor of AVI
Physical Training
The Mekong-Lancang Peace Boat Cruising Training Programme lasted for 7 days from 3rd – 9th June 2023 on a cruise ship travelling across Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham and Kratie.
Welcoming Remarks by H.E. Bundit Sapheacha Dr. Sok Siphana, Senior Advisor to the Royal Government of Cambodia, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of AVI
Opening Remarks by H.E. Mr. Sok Soken, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Vice Chairman of the National Secretariat of Cambodia for the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation
Keynote Address by Mr. Chang Jian, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Cambodia
Courtesy Call on H.E. Ms. Phang Dany, Deputy Governor of Kampong Cham Province
School visit at the University of Management and Economics
Training Session on “Negotiation Skills” by H.E. Bundit Sapheacha Dr. Sok Siphana, Senior Advisor to the Royal Government of Cambodia, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AVI, and Chairman of the National Secretariat of Cambodia (NSC) for Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC)
Training Session on “Water Resources Governance and Peace in the Mekong” by H.E. Dr. Chem Phalla, Vice President of the National Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation & Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board, National Council of Science, Technology, and Innovation
Training Session on “Water-Energy-Food Security and Peace in the Mekong” by Mr. Liao Ran, Director of Development of Resources of Your Public Value
Sharing Session on “A Community of Shared Future for Mankind” by Dr. Chheng Kimlong, Executive-Vice President of AVI and Project Director of Mekong-Lancang Peace Boat
Sharing Session on “Sustainable Development and Peace in the Mekong” by Mr. Liao Ran”
Cultural presentation by trainees from Cambodia
Cultural presentation by trainees from China
Cultural presentation by trainees from Lao PDR
Cultural Presentation by trainees from Myanmar
Cultural Presentation by trainees from Thailand
Cultural Presentation by trainees from Vietnam
Khmer Traditional Food Show
Tour at Angkorian Temple of Nokor Bachey
Tour at Pagoda on the hill Phnom Pros
Visit to the Hanchey Pagoda and Pre-Angkorian Temple on the hill of Kampong Cham