Myanmar-Thailand Bilateral Meeting on Water Quality Management Enhances Cooperation

Strategic Insights -

A bilateral meeting between Myanmar and Thailand aimed at strengthening cooperation in water quality management and prevention of water pollution took place in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. The meeting, organized at the Jasmine Hotel, was attended by Union Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation U Khin Maung Yi and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand, Mr. Prasert Jantararuangtong. Discussions focused on the formation of the National Water Resource Committee to conserve Myanmar's water resource and quality, release of National Surface Water Quality Standards in 2024, and activities to monitor water quality. Both sides pledged to work together in preventing water pollution, exchanging information, and conducting technical discussions to enhance practical cooperation in sustainable water quality management.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Myanmar-Thailand bilateral meeting on water quality management aimed at enhancing cooperation in water quality management and prevention of water pollution.
  • The meeting discussed the formation of the National Water Resource Committee to conserve Myanmar's water resource and quality.
  • Myanmar will release National Surface Water Quality Standards in 2024 in collaboration with international organizations.
  • Thailand's measures for water resource quality management were highlighted, including policies for water pollution prevention and international cooperation.
  • Thailand pledged to work with Myanmar in preventing water pollution, exchanging information, and conducting technical discussions.
  • A joint statement was declared to promote cooperation in environmental conservation, including water quality management, and establish a joint technical working group.
  • The meeting also discussed areas of technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge sharing between the two countries.

Statistics:

  • Myanmar will release National Surface Water Quality Standards in 2024.
  • The meeting aimed at enhancing cooperation in water quality management and prevention of water pollution between Myanmar and Thailand.
  • The National Water Resource Committee will be formed to conserve Myanmar's water resource and quality.

Sources:

  • MNA/KTZH
  • The Global New Light of Myanmar
  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com)