Cambodian officials attend China-ASEAN disaster-management conference
The meeting focused on emergency cooperation, earthquake preparedness and reducing disaster risks.
Thursday 5 November · 06:01 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Kim Vireak led a Cambodian disaster-management delegation to the conference opening in Nanning on November 4, 2026. [1]
- The conference covered emergency-management cooperation, earthquake prevention and disaster-risk reduction. [1]
- Participants included representatives from all 11 ASEAN member countries and officials from three Cambodian provinces. [1]
What happened
On November 4, 2026, Kim Vireak, deputy head and secretary-general of Cambodia’s National Committee for Disaster Management, led a delegation to the conference opening in Nanning, China. The event addressed cooperation in emergency management, earthquake prevention and disaster-risk reduction. Participants included representatives from all 11 ASEAN member countries and officials representing Tbong Khmum, Kep and Siem Reap provinces.
Why it matters
The conference brings Cambodian disaster-management officials together with regional counterparts. The report does not describe any new measure or direct effect on people in Cambodia.
Background
The conference was held in Nanning, in China’s Guangxi region, and was organized around China-ASEAN cooperation.
Key terms
- Disaster-risk reduction
- Steps to reduce the harm disasters can cause.
- Emergency management
- Planning and action to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
Timeline
- November 4, 2026 Cambodia’s delegation attended the conference opening in Nanning.
Sources (1)
[1] Fresh News លោក គីម វីរៈ អញ្ជើញចូលរួមពិធីបើកសន្និសីទចិន (ក្វាងស៊ី)-អាស៊ាន ស្តីពីកិច្ចសហប្រតិបត្តិការ និងការអភិវឌ្ឍក្នុងវិស័យគ្រប់គ្រងគ្រាអាសន្ន ឆ្នាំ២០២៦ 4 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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