| Short Name: | MRC |
| Full Name: | Mekong River Commission |
| Purpose: | environment |
| Established: | 05-Apr-1995 |
| Entered into force: | |
| Type: | body, multi-lateral |
| Place where established: | Chiang Rai, Thailand |
| Schedule to expire: | |
| Goals and Objectives: | The Commission's objective is to cooperate in all fields of sustainable development, utilization, management and conservation of the water and related resources of the Mekong River Basin including but not limited to irrigation, hydro-power, navigation, flood control, fisheries, timber floating, recreation and tourism, in a manner to optimize the multiple-use and mutual benefits of all riparians and to minimize the harmful effects that might result from natural occurrences and man-made activities. |
| Related Legislation: | |
| Internet source: | #http://www.mrcmekong.org/index.htm# |
| Country | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Lao P.D.R. | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Thailand | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Viet Nam | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Language |
|---|
| English |
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| Secretariat's address | Mekong River Commission Secretariat P.O. Box 1112, 364 Preah Monivong Boulevard Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Telephone | [855](23)72-0979 |
| Fax | [855](23)72-0972 |
| mrcs@mrcmekong.org mrcs@mrcmekong.org#http://mrcs@mrcmekong.org mrcs@mrcmekong.org# | |
| Home Page | #http://www.mrcmekong.org/index.htm# |