Results of the 4th Lower Mekong River Basin Summit of the Mekong River Commission between Mr. Sonsay Siphandon, Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Somdet Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Mr. Pham Minh Ching, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Dr. Surasee Kittimonthon, Secretary-General of the National Water Resources Office (ONR) assigned by General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, represented the Thai government at the Prime Minister-level meeting on April 5 at the Lao National Convention Center.

Vientiane, Lao PDR

All member countries jointly adopt the Vientiane Declaration 2023 to demonstrate the policy intentions of the Mekong River Commission member countries.

by focusing on the implementation of the obligations of the agreement

on Cooperation for Sustainable Development of the Mekong River Basin

To develop and build on the results of the activities that member countries have agreed upon from the results of the last 3 Lower Mekong Summits.

with continuous progress towards a common goal

to manage environmental challenges, climate change

Promoting the conservation, utilization and sustainable management of natural resources

That will help build on the strengths of countries in the Mekong sub-region with biodiversity and cultural diversity.

through scientific mechanisms

technology and innovation

to achieve leapfrog and inclusive economic growth

on the basis of sustainable development

This will help develop the Mekong River Basin to be sustainable.

taking into account the quality of life of the people

Food, Water, Energy and Environment Security

Innovation for Joint Operations Management

under economic development with social responsibility and good governance

Thailand has emphasized its readiness to support cooperation between the Mekong River Commission and other relevant frameworks such as ASEAN, the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation.

Mekong cooperation with Japan

Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation

Mekong-U.S. Partnership

Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy

Including relevant stakeholders

using strengths from cooperation in various frameworks

To complement each other in driving forward sustainably.

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