On August 30, 2024, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Civil Service Minister Hun Many, leading a delegation, visited CELAP. The academy’s Executive Vice President Cao Wenze met with the delegation.

Cao provided an overview of China's official education and training system, highlighting CELAP's unique educational approach. He emphasized the "ironclad friendship" between China and Cambodia and CELAP's commitment to strengthening collaboration with its Cambodian counterparts. He noted the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between CELAP and the Royal School of Administration of Cambodia, witnessed by Mr. Li Ganjie, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the CPC Central Committee's Organization Department, and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Hun Many. This MOU aims to deepen cooperation in civil servant training. Cao expressed CELAP's dedication to implementing the agreed-upon projects, promoting mutual learning and understanding, and striving for fruitful outcomes.

Hun Many commended CELAP's achievements in official education and training. He characterized his visit to China as brief but fruitful, allowing him to witness firsthand the remarkable achievements of China's reform, opening-up, and modernization in cities like Beijing and Shanghai. He also highlighted the insightful discussions held with Chinese leaders, including Mr. Li Ganjie, on advancing civil service reform and cultivating a highly motivated and dedicated official force.  He expressed his hope that this visit would serve as a catalyst for expanding communication and collaboration channels, further solidifying the longstanding friendship between China and Cambodia.

During their visit, the delegation also toured various facilities at CELAP, including the Thematic Classroom of Pudong Development and Opening Up. Accompanying the delegation throughout their visit were representatives from relevant departments of the CPC Central Committee's Organization Department, the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee’s Organization Department, and the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, along with CELAP’s Vice President Zheng Jinzhou, General Office Director-General Zhang Zhigang, and Director-General of the Department of International Exchange and Program Development Liu Genfa.