Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage left Hanoi on November 5 for the 8th Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) Summit in China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. His trip to China from November 5-8 also includes attendance at the 10th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Summit, the 11th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam (CLMV) Cooperation Summit, and working sessions.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the Prime Minister’s visit aims to strengthen regional cooperation and discuss strategic economic initiatives. The summits are platforms for leaders from various countries to address issues related to economic collaboration, infrastructure development, and sustainable growth in the Mekong region. The discussions are expected to further enhance the collaborative efforts among the participating nations.
The GMS Summit focuses on regional issues such as transportation, energy, and environment, providing a crucial opportunity for member countries to align their
efforts towards common goals. Meanwhile, the ACMECS Summit is set to concentrate on economic cooperation and development strategies that leverage the shared resources of the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong areas.
The CLMV Cooperation Summit will highlight the collective interests of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, promoting mutual assistance and partnership in various sectors. These summits are significant for fostering regional dialogue and cooperation, as well as for exploring new avenues for collaboration among the Mekong countries.