On July 14, Consul General Chen Haiping met with Mr. Anan Petchnu, Director of Thailand’s Office of National Water Resources Region 1, and his delegation.

Consul General Chen noted that the Chinese nation has a fine tradition in water management. In a sense, China’s history of several thousand years is one of water management. China stands ready to take the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to enhance communication and coordination with Thailand, deepen cooperation in water resources management, strengthen experience sharing on governance, enhance capabilities in addressing climate change and safeguarding water security, serve the sustainable development of the six Lancang-Mekong countries and increase the well-being of the people.

Mr. Anan Petchnu elaborated on the main functions and work of Thailand’s Office of National Water Resources, highlighting the main causes, trend forecast and response measures of disasters such as floods in northern Thailand. He expressed willingness to work with the Consulate General to improve the disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities in northern Thailand and earnestly safeguard people’s lives and property.