Nation seeks stronger water conservancy cooperation

China is seeking increased support from international financial institutions, including the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, to expand water conservancy and hydropower cooperation with countries along the Belt and Road, according to a senior water resources official.

Based on an analysis of other countries' needs and China's advantages, the nation will propose key areas and approaches for this cooperation, Liu Zhiguang, director of the Ministry of Water Resources' department of international cooperation, science and technology, said in an interview.

Chinese businesses will also be encouraged to participate in the cooperation to boost local economic growth, Liu said.