Myanmar, Thailand discuss water management cooperation
A Myanmar-Thailand bilateral meeting on
water quality management, aiming at enhancing bilateral cooperation in water
quality management and monitoring, and preventing and controlling water
pollution between the two countries, was organized at the Jasmine Hotel in Nay
Pyi Taw yesterday.
Union Minister for Natural Resources and
Environmental Conservation U Khin Maung Yi discussed the formation of the
National Water Resource Committee to conserve the water resource and quality
in the country, the release of National Surface Water Quality Standards in 2024
by cooperating with international organizations, and activities to monitor the
water quality.
Mr Prasert Jantararuangtong, Deputy
Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand,
highlighted the water resource quality management measures of Thailand,
policies for water pollution prevention, international cooperation, and
pledged to work with Myanmar in preventing water pollution.
The relevant departmental officials of
the two countries reported on the preventive measures for Nakhon river water
quality, water quality management, surface water standards of Myanmar and
further cooperation.
They declared a joint statement to
further promote cooperation in environmental conservation, including water
quality management, exchange information related to water quality, conduct
technical discussions between relevant departments of both sides, establish a
joint technical working group to enhance practical cooperation in the field of
sustainable water quality management, and collaborate in areas such as
technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge sharing.
After the meeting, the Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand and the
delegation visited the Maravijara Buddha Image. — MNA/KTZH
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