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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