Don grateful to China, Laos for opening Mekong dams
Arthayudh Srisamoot, the Foreign Ministry’s deputy permanent secretary, had spoken to Chinese Ambassador Lyu Jian and Laos Ambassador Seng Soukhathivong on Tuesday following a media outcry about farmers suffering and the Mekong River running dry.
“This severe drought is a natural problem because we have had less rainfall this year, but there’s good news, because both China and Laos have agreed to release water from Jinghong and Xayaburi dams to help relieve the crisis,” Don said. “We are grateful for the cooperation from the two neighbours, who have had long relations with us.”
