BANGKOK, March 5 (TNA) - The Vientiane-based Mekong River Commission (MRC) will seek China's cooperation in tackling the problem of low water levels in the Mekong River, as Southeast Asia's primary international water has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 20 years, affecting local residents and businesses dependent on the river.
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) comprising member countries Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, agreed at its Wednesday meeting in Luang Prabang, Laos, that it will petition the Chinese representative at the United Nations for Beijing's cooperation in finding a quick and effective solution by the end of next week, according to Saksit Treedech,Thailand’s permanent secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Ministry.
Mr Saksit said the Mekong’s drought conditions are worrisome and that the member countries wish to tackle this problem seriously, as it has been affecting freighters and cargoes, which have been forced to halt their runs, including water shortage from the river for public consumption.
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