Officials from Department of Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China visit MI

On June 16, 2023, Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director, Mekong Institute (MI), along with other MI staff members, welcomed senior officials from the Department of Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China. Represented by Mr. Liang Jianjun, the Deputy Director General, the meeting discussed MI’s operations, its capacity-building programs, and the progress of projects receiving the support of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund which are being implemented by MI.

He further informed that the Asian Affairs Department has been China’s responsible unit for the Lancang Mekong cooperation and recently assumed the oversight for MI. With such responsibility, he saw potential for synergies and cooperation and emphasized MI’s comparative advantage in bringing benefits to the Lancang Mekong region. Mr. Suriyan responded by echoing that human capacity-building is vital to achieving greater development impacts across various cooperation frameworks and that MI remains committed in fulfilling its role.

As MI’s long-standing partner, the Chinese government affirmed its continued support to MI’s capacity-building activities and in fostering sustainable socioeconomic development. With the region facing many new unprecedented challenges, this requires more innovation and cooperation among the countries and stakeholders involved.
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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.