Fourth Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia.
On October 18, 2026, the 4th Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia was held in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China, under the joint cooperation between the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia and the National Cultural Heritage Administration of China, with the participation of 25 countries and international organizations.
The meeting focused on three main agendas: 1. Announcement of new members; 2. Amendments to the statutes; and 3. The work report for 2025–2026 alongside the action plan for 2026–2027.
The participating delegation included His Excellency Kong Vireak, Under Secretary of State, attending in his capacity as Secretary-General of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia; His Excellency Kong Puthika, Director-General of the National Authority for Preah Vihear, representing Cambodia as a member state; and Mr. Chan Vitharong, Director of the Department of Archaeology and Conservation of the Sambor Prei Kuk National Authority.
Please be informed that the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia currently comprises 16 member states, 5 observer states, and 5 partner countries.
