On July 16, Consul General Chen Haiping met with Dusit Phongsaphiphat, Head of the Chiang Mai Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office.

Consul General Chen stated that disaster prevention and mitigation work concerns the safety of people's lives and property, and is an important guarantee for realizing a better life for the people. China and Thailand share common goals in disaster prevention and mitigation. China is willing to work with the Chiang Mai Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office to implement the consensus of the leaders of both countries, jointly address climate change and flood disasters, strengthen practical experience sharing and cooperative coordination in disaster preparedness, prevention, and mitigation, improve the lives of people in both countries, and build a China-Thailand community with a shared future.

Mr. Dusit elaborated on the functions of the Chiang Mai Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office and the causes of natural disasters such as floods in northern Thailand, along with corresponding prevention and mitigation measures. He commended the remarkable achievements in China’s disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief work under the strong leadership of President Xi Jinping. He expressed the hope to maintain close cooperation with the Consulate General, learn from China’s extensive experience, improve disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities.