Hey fam! 🌊🤝 Foreign ministers from the six Lancang-Mekong nations (the Chinese mainland, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam) just wrapped up their 10th LMC meeting in Anning, Yunnan Province in the Chinese mainland. Their goal over the next decade? Amp up regional teamwork for peace & prosperity — think next-gen cooperation vibes!
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi laid out the roadmap, highlighting four core themes:
- Solidarity & Cooperation: pooling resources and expertise across borders 🌍
- Openness & Win-Win: fair-sharing of benefits to lift everyone up 💡
- Green & Innovation: boosting eco-friendly projects and fresh ideas 🌱
- Peace & Tranquility: keeping the river basin stable and harmonious ✌️
Why it matters? The Lancang-Mekong river is a lifeline for millions—fueling agriculture, fisheries, transport and cultural roots from Yunnan’s hills to the Mekong Delta’s rice fields. By upgrading LMC, leaders aim to level up climate resilience, sustainable growth and regional unity.
For young pros across South and Southeast Asia, this means more green-tech opportunities, cross-border collaborations and a stronger voice on the global stage. Let’s keep an eye on how this decade-long pact flows into real-world impact! 💪🌐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
