Laos calls for sustainable water resource management at Asia-Pacific Water Summit


VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh (pic) has called for joint efforts to ensure effective and sustainable management of water resources, with the topic taking centre stage at the fourth Asia-Pacific Water Summit.

The premier led a Lao delegation to attend the summit with the theme of “Water for Sustainable Development - Best Practices and the Next Generation” held on April 23-24 in Kumamoto City, Japan.

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