MOU SIGNING WITH THE TRADE TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (TTRI) OF MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, CAMBODIA

(Phnom Penh, Cambodia) – Mekong Institute (MI) and the Trade Training and Research Institute (TTRI) of Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Phnom Penhon on June 3, 2015 to facilitate the cooperation initiatives in area of trade, business and regional integration. 

The MOU commits the two institutions to share knowledge and expertise relating to the trade and economic integration, utilize and leverage existing resources, collaborate on research and dissemination of good practices, jointly host seminars, workshops and regional and international forums to strengthen Cambodian connectivity in this region. 

“The MOU signing marks an important step forward in the ongoing trade and economic integration for Cambodia into GMS and ASEAN connectivity.” said Dr.Watcharas Leelawath, Director of MI. “We are looking forward to working more closely with TTRI.” 

The MOU was signed by Dr.Watcharas Leelawath, Director of MI, and Mr. Suon Vichea, Director of TTRI. In addition, representatives from two sides were present during the signing ceremony, including Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta, Program Manager, Trade & Investment Facilitation of MI. 

MI is an inter-governmental organization locates in Khon Kaen, Thailand, mandated to promote the regional cooperation through capacity building program. It serves the countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), namely Cambodia, Lao P.D.R., Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam and China’s Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.