Cambodia is hosting the 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-20), the 85th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI-85) and related meetings from June 3-7 in Siem Reap province.
According to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, the first day of the meetings commenced with the convening of two important gatherings: the 60th Meeting of the Sub-Committee on Science and Technology Infrastructure and Resources Development (SCIRD-60) and the 16th Meeting of the ASEAN Board of Advisory Council (BAC-16).
These meetings brought together distinguished delegates from the 10 ASEAN member states, Timor-Leste as observer and the ASEAN Secretariat to discuss critical issues and advancements in science, technology, and innovation (STI) for the region.
“We are honored to host the AMMSTI-20, ASEAN COSTI-85 and related meetings as they serve as important platforms for regional collaboration in science and technology,’ said H.
E. Hul Siengheng, Cambodia’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and ASEAN COSTI Chair for 2024. ‘As the host, Cambodia is committed to advancing ASEAN’s scientific capabilities and fostering innovation for sustainable and inclusive development.”
These events aimed to strengthen regional collaboration and advance the implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology, and Innovation (APASTI) 2016-2025, and develop APASTI 2026-2035.
The APASTI is a roadmap that aims to strengthen STI cooperation in the ASEAN region. It outlines key action areas such as enhancing research and development capacities, promoting technology transfer and innovation, improving science and technology education, and fostering partnerships with the private sector. The ultimate goal of APASTI is to harness the potential of STI to drive sustainable economic growth and development in the region.
Cooperation projects with dialogue partners including Australia, Canada, China, India
, Japan, Korea, the European Union, and the United States were also discussed. Additionally, reports from subsidiary bodies and networks like the Experts Group on Metrology, ASEAN Young Scientists Network, and ASEAN Network on Bio-Circular-Green Economy were presented during the meetings.
Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse