Cambodian minister urges joint efforts to preserve rare Mekong River dolphins

Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins swim in the Mekong River in Kratie province, Cambodia, on March 8, 2025. - Xinhua

KRATIE: Cambodian Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra on Sunday (March 9) called for concerted efforts to protect and preserve critically endangered Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins.

"We urge citizens and local authorities to join in protecting and preserving these endangered dolphins along the Mekong River in order to preserve the rich biodiversity of the Mekong River," he said.