Myanmar marks 10th anniversary of Lancang-Mekong Cooperation mechanism

FILE PHOTO: This aerial photo taken on September 20, 2019 shows a giant Buddha on the Thai side of the Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai province, with Myanmar in the background. - Ninety-seven kilometres of rocks in Thai waters stand between Beijing and dominance over the Mekong, a mighty river that feeds millions as it threads south from the Tibetan plateau through five countries before emptying into the South China Sea. The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation countries comprise China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. - AFP

YANGON: Myanmar on Thursday (Mar 5) held a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) mechanism in Nay Pyi Taw, highlighting achievements made under the regional cooperation framework over the past decade.

Among the attendees were Myanmar's Union Minister for Foreign Affairs Than Swe and Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ma Jia, who delivered speeches at the ceremony.

Ma said that over the past decade, the six LMC countries have made solid progress in building a community with a shared future, making significant contributions to regional development and common prosperity.

Facing a turbulent international situation, the six countries should prioritize regional peace and the well-being of their people, and work together to advance "Lancang-Mekong Cooperation 2.0" and build a better future, she said.

Than Swe said that under the leadership of the six countries' leaders, the LMC mechanism has achieved fruitful results in various fields and has grown into the most successful cooperation mechanism in the Mekong River region.

He expressed his heartfelt gratitude for China's support and looked forward to even greater achievements for the LMC mechanism in the future.

An exhibition of photos showcasing LMC achievements was also held at the event.

LMC countries include China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. - Xinhua