Summit seeks to foster cooperation for sustainable development of Mekong River basin
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 4th Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Vientiane, Laos, on April 5 at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone.
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Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh willattend the 4th Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Vientiane, Laos, onApril 5 at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone.
The MRC is an intergovernmental organisation that works with thegovernments of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam to manage the shared waterand related resources of the Mekong River for the sustainable development ofthe Mekong region. It was founded under the Mekong Agreement in 1995, building onprevious cooperation through the Mekong Committee established in 1957.
As a country in the lower basin of the Mekong River, Vietnam has proved to be anactive and responsible member of the MRC. It has expanded cooperation with the other member countries and international partners to promote the effective useof water resources and related resources of the Mekong River, contributing tothe nation's socio-economic development, especially its Mekong Delta.
The PM's attendance at the event demonstrates the country's responsibility and commitmentto the MRC; highlights Vietnam's special interest in the stable and sustainabledevelopment of the Mekong River basin; and affirms the country’s efforts andcontributions to the effective use and sustainable management of the MekongRiver's water resources for the benefits of the people in the basin, towardssustainable development.
With the theme “Innovation and Cooperation for a Water Secure and Sustainable Mekong”, the conference focuses on discussing orientationsand directions related to the development and management in the Mekong River basin,and agreements and plans to achieve the outcomes of the Mekong River BasinDevelopment Strategy in 2021-2030.
The event will bring together the Prime Ministers of the MRC membercountries, representatives of the dialogue partners of the commission, namely China andMyanmar, and those from development partners, regional and international organisations,social organisations and the communities in the region.
Participantswill approve Vientiane Joint Statement, which will evaluate achievements madeby the regional countries in recent years; analyse and assess challenges andopportunities for cooperation within the commission; and set out cooperationorientations for the future./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the fourth Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Vientiane, Laos, on April 5, according to the Foreign Ministry's communique.
Students from four Vietnamese universities are taking part in a Mekong River Commission (MRC) contest that seeks sustainable and advanced technologies for river monitoring.
The 4th Mekong River Commission (MRC) International Conference of Stakeholders was opened on April 2 in Vientiane, Laos with the theme 'Innovation and Cooperation for a Water Secure and Sustainable Mekong'.
Students' teams from the Water Resources University and Can Tho University of Vietnam won two second prizes for technologies to monitor water level and measure soil moisture in a contest initiated by the Mekong River Commission (MRC), which took place in Vientiane, Laos, on March 30 and 31.
Vietnam has played an active part in the Mekong River Commission (MRC) since this mechanism’s inception, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance in the fourth MRC Summit in Vientiane on April 5 will continue showing the country’s respect for the commission, a diplomat has said.
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The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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A section of the Mekong River - Illustrative image (Photo: luxurycruisemekong.com) 
