By committing to a people-centered approach and obeying the laws of nature, China has made remarkable achievements in water resource management in the past 10 years and supported consistent economic growth with stable water consumption.

Through rich exchanges and cooperation with United Nations agencies and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, China has also made positive contributions to promoting the water-related goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the socioeconomic development of BRI countries.

Li Guoying, minister of water resources, made the remarks in an exclusive interview with China Daily ahead of the UN 2023 Water Conference, a three-day gathering in New York that will start on Wednesday, which is World Water Day. (Read more)