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“A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs” said it coordinated “China” to release the Mekong until now, the water level returned to an average of 2 meters in the Chiang Saen district, Chiang Rai province. Next time, we will inform the information in advance.
Mr. Thani Saengrat, Director-General of the Department of Information and SpokespersonMinistry of Foreign Affairs Revealed the action of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Mekong River in Chiang Saen, a 1 meter drop due to the countryChina There is a water barrier at the dam.Jinghong To test the dam’s power generation system And the Chinese authorities informed the Thai water agency With details as follows
1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has closely coordinated with the National Water Resources Agency (ONWR), the main responsible body for water levels inMekong River Since the beginning of 2021, last since January 11 Since then, NSO has informed that the water level in the Mekong River in the area Chiang Saen District Chiang Rai Has returned to the long-term average (2 meters)
However, the repairdamIn China, it would affect people in the downstream countries, the NSO immediately raised Thai concerns to the Chinese side upon receiving information from China. Both through bilateral mechanisms Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) and Mekong River Commission (MRC) Cooperation Organization (MRC), and it urged the Chinese side to provide advance information on any action that would affect water levels in the Mekong River. The president informed the country downstream
2. MLC and MRC are sub-regional multilateral mechanisms to confer emergencies in the event of cross-border impacts of water management. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has successfully used the MLC as a platform to encourage and seek cooperation from China to provide member countries with information on Mekong water levels throughout the year. (Which was originally notified only in the rainy season)
Since November 1, 2020, China has provided water level data at Jinghong and Man An water temple stations twice a day throughout the year, both through bilateral MRC and MLC mechanisms.
3. In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The MRC forum was used to discuss with member countries (Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam) and dialogue partners (mainly European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, including Japan, South Korea, China, Myanmar) about the Prevent and resolve cross border impacts arising from water management. They also request these countries to support the capacity building of the MRC Secretariat so that the MRC can act as a notification. Evaluate the data And to coordinate the management of the member countries, which the MRC can play a role in monitoring and balancing water information as well.
4. Considering that close and active cooperation with the people of the people is important, And has led to tangible results The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and related agencies therefore interact continuously and closely with civil society. By December 1 – 2, 2020, participated in a public forum for the establishment of the Mekong River People’s Council of Thailand. In Chiang Khong District Chiang Rai To coordinate Discuss and listen In addition, the opinions and concerns of the people of the area will be brought forward in the international arena.
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