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MRC visited JWA HQ and Takizawa Dam on July 11, 2024.11 July 2024

On July 11, an inspection team from Mekong River Commission (MRC) led by the CEO, Dr. Anoulak, took the opportunity of the visit to Japan for the annual consultation to inspect a Japan Water Agency's site as an example of Japan's river management and water resources management.

As part of a mission to Japan by the delegation from MRC, a member of NARBO, Japan Water Agency welcomed the MRC Secretary General and four other members to visit Takizawa Dam where they received the explanation of the outline of JWA's business, facility management, water management, dam disaster prevention operations, etc. Afterwards, the MRC Secretary General and others paid a courtesy call at JWA Headquarters, where opinions were exchanged and information given on the MRC's recent initiatives and the situation in the Mekong River basin.

●Composition of the delegation
Visitor's name Post
Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Santi Baran Chief Strategy and Partnership Officer
Mr. Theerawat Samphawamana Director of Planning Division
Dr. Sinxay Vongphachanh Agriculture and Irrigation Specialist
Mr. Hidefumi Murashita Technical Advisor of Agriculture and Irrigation
●Schedule
date and time Content
Wednesday, July 11th AM Inspection of Takizawa Dam
Wednesday, July 11th PM Courtesy visit and exchange of opinions at Japan Water Agency Headquarters

Inspection of Takizawa Dam

Group photo in front of Takizawa Dam

Courtesy call to the President of JWA

Opinion exchange at the headquarters of JWA