"Wang Yi celebrates the 10th anniversary of 'Lancang-Mekong', leading 6 countries to increase trade by 150%"
'Wang Yi celebrates the 10th anniversary of 'Lancang-Mekong', leading 6 countries to increase trade by 150%' — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi marked the 10th anniversary of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) initiative on March 27, highlighting that trade among the six participating countries has risen by 150% over the past decade. Speaking at the anniversary event, Wang credited the partnership for strengthening ties between China, Thailand, and four other Mekong nations, with the total trade value between China and the Mekong countries now exceeding US$500 billion, officials said. The LMC includes Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and China, with Phuket and other Thai regions directly involved in several cooperative projects.
Security, Disaster Response, and People-to-People Links
The six nations have launched joint security operations under the “Stable Lancang-Mekong” initiative, focusing on disaster prevention, public health, and protecting lives and property, officials said. China has shared hydrological data with downstream countries, improving flood and drought response. The official “Lancang-Mekong Visa” policy is now in effect, and cross-border exchanges have increased, with more frequent travel and deeper cultural ties among citizens. Several small-scale projects, such as the “Lancang-Mekong Harvest” and “Sweet Water Resources” initiatives, have delivered tangible benefits to local communities.
Source: https://www.dailynews.co.th/news/5727463/
