Wang Yi Attends Reception Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of the LMC

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, on April 13, 2021, attended and addressed the reception celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Lancang-mekong Cooperation (LMC).

Wang said that the LMC mechanism had brought about tangible benefits to the people of all LMC countries. The six LMC countries have helped each other in the fight against COVID-19, and supported over 500 projects in such fields as education, health, women, and poverty alleviation, and delivered concrete services to that end. They joined hands to combat the challenges of floods and droughts, climate change and non-traditional security threats, and strongly maintained regional peace and stability. Wang stressed that the six LMC countries should adhere to the spirit of partnership to jointly seek ways for promoting further development.

Myanmar Ambassador to China U Myo Thant Pe, whose country is the co-chair of the LMC, gave a speech on behalf of the envoys of the LMC countries. He spoke highly of the results of the LMC mechanism, appreciated China’s role and support in promoting the LMC, and said all LMC countries are willing to work closely with China to strengthen the LMC mechanism, deepen practical cooperation, and bring more benefits to the people.