Nations urged to boost cooperation

Li hails Lancang-Mekong mechanism's achievements since its launch in 2016

Premier Li Qiang commended the achievements of Lancang-Mekong cooperation on Monday and called for continued efforts to promote the building of a community with a shared future among the countries involved in the cooperation mechanism — China, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

Li made the remarks in Beijing when addressing the fourth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Leaders' Meeting via video link. The Lancang-Mekong region refers to the countries along the Mekong River, known as the Lancang River in China.

Li co-chaired the meeting with Myanmar's leader, Min Aung Hlaing. Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of Laos, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam also attended the meeting.