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WORKING GROUP ON WEST-EAST CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT CONVENES FOR STRATEGIC TALKS

Trade and Investment Facilitation

The AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee’s West-East Corridor Development Working Group (AMEICC WEC-WG) convened its first meeting this year on October 4 in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting revisited the Mekong Industrial Development Vision 2.0 and the ASEAN-Japan cooperation among many crucial areas aimed at advancing regional economic development and cooperation.

Senior officials from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Thailand National Economic Social Development Council (NESDC), the Mekong Coordination Units of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, trade and industry representatives from the five Mekong countries, and the AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC) Secretariat graced the meeting.

Attendees discussed the progress of the Mekong Industrial Development Vision 2.0, a transformative framework for shaping related policies and a highly regarded mechanism under the strategic partnership between Japan and the Mekong countries. Notably, 2023 marks the 50th year of ASEAN-Japan cooperation, highlighting the continuing alliance between the two entities in fostering regional stability, economic growth, and sustainable development.

Japanese delegates introduced the direction for Mekong-Japan cooperation from 2024, emphasizing three main pillars: connectivity, digital transition, and SDGs + green initiatives, which are expected to shape the region’s development trajectory.

At the meeting, Mekong Institute (MI), through Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta, Director of the Trade and Investment Facilitation Department, contributed its expertise and insights to advance regional cooperation and economic development. Mr. Dutta presented the results of a survey on the Mekong Regional Cooperation Frameworks, which looked into their strategies and responses to emerging regional and global issues. Findings from the survey are aimed at suggesting and informing projects under the ASEAN-Japan Economic Co-Creation Vision.

Based on the presentation of the study findings, the meeting explored two co-creation development project concepts such as (1) environmental, social, and governance (ESG) adoption within the Mekong’s manufacturing sector and (2) human resource skill development in energy transition, particularly in the context of electric vehicle (EV) technologies. These concepts align with the commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.

The outcomes of working group discussions hold significant potential for advancing regional economic integration, technological innovation, and environmental sustainability in the GMS and beyond.

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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.