MRC - Mekong River Commission

08/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/13/2026 22:13

The first women to lead the MRC secretariat

In an exclusive interview with The Diplomatic Insight, CEO Busadee Santipitaks reflects on her historic leadership journey and her vision for turning regional dialogue, trusted science and shared responsibility into practical action for sustainability of the Mekong.
With nearly four decades of diplomatic experience, she sees the MRC's leading role for stronger cooperation, safer communities, protected livelihoods and a healthier Mekong River.

About the Mekong River Commission

The MRC is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1995 to boost regional dialogue and cooperation in the Lower Mekong River Basin. Based on the Mekong Agreement among Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Viet Nam, the MRC serves as both a regional platform for water diplomacy and a knowledge hub - to manage water resources and support sustainable development of the region.

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For more information, please contact:

Chandaly Mao (Ms.)

Communications Officer for Press

Mekong River Commission Secretariat

Email: [email protected]

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