SECRETARY-GENERAL OF ASEAN VISITS THE MEKONG INSTITUTE ON 18 NOVEMBER 2010

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, visited the Mekong Institute on 18 November 2010. 

Dr. Surin met with Dr. Suchat Katima, MI Director, and other MI staff during the visit. He was given a presentation on MI evolution and programs, and exchanged views on human resources development in the GMS. He acknowledged the role of MI in regional integration and cooperation, and suggested MI to work with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) on areas of common concerns.

Dr. Surin (second right) visited MI, accompanied by Dr. Suchat Katima (first left), MI Director and
Dr. Vanchai Vatanasapt (second left), Former MI Director

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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.