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Defense Ministry Denies Thailand’s Unfounded Allegations Over Landmine Incident | Cambodian Government Responds to Thailand’s Diplomatic Actions Amid Border Tensions | PM: Cambodian Armed Forces Courageously Defending Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity | Cambodian Condemns Thailand's Aggressive Military Operations in Border Tension Areas | Cambodia Condemns Thai Military Aggression, Urges Immediate Withdrawal | Cambodian Ministry of National Defense Releases Timeline of Border Clashes on July 24, 2025 | Thailand Launches Airstrikes on Cambodian Military Targets, Prompting Regional Anxiety | Cambodian Army Asserts Right to Self-Defence Following Thai Incursion | Hun Sen Commands Military Operations Alongside Prime Minister Hun Manet, Denies Reports of Fleeing, Says Spokesperson | Cambodian Military Claims Control of Ta Krabey, Ta Moan Thom Temples Amid Border Clashes | PM Hun Manet Urges Calm and Respect Amid Ongoing Border Clashes with Thailand | Government Spokesperson: Thailand Using Landmine Allegations as Pretext for Invasion | Border Conflict Escalates: Cambodian and Thai Forces Continue Clashes as of 6 PM | Cambodia Condemns Thai Military for Violating World Heritage Site, Calls for Immediate Action | Cambodia Condemns Thai Military Attacks and Cluster Bombing on Border Areas, Vows Firm Response | BREAKING: Heavy Thai Assault on Ta Moan Thom Temple as Cambodian Forces Resist Fiercely | US Calls for Immediate End to Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict | TOP NEWS: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, As ASEAN Chair, Urges Cambodia and Thailand to Consider Ceasefire | UN Urges Restraint as Tensions Mount at Thailand-Cambodia Border | Thailand Seeks Diplomatic Solutions Amid Escalating Border Clashes with Cambodia; Cambodia Condemns Airstrikes | Nation Unites in Humanitarian Effort: Blood Donation Drive Supports Emergency Preparedness Amid Border Tensions | Thailand Rejects International Mediation in Ongoing Cambodia Border Conflict | Cambodia Reports Intensified Thai Attacks and Condemns Use of Cluster Munitions in Urgent Third Briefing of the Day | Cambodia Responds Firmly as Day Two of Border Skirmishes Unfold | BREAKING NEWS: Prime Minister Hun Manet Clarifies Cambodia’s Position on Ceasefire Proposal Amid Border Tensions | BREAKING NEWS: Cambodia Denounces Thailand’s Military Actions as Violations of Sovereignty and International Law | UN Urges Restraint as Thailand-Cambodia Clashes Displace Thousands; Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting |

Mekong-Lancang Cooperation: A Beacon of Win-Win Collaboration

Phnom Penh, March 19, 2024 - The Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) mechanism has been hailed as a paradigm of effective win-win collaboration, consistently facilitating significant progress and strengthening partnerships. Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International, SOK Chenda Sophea, lauded the MLC mechanism in a congratulatory message marking the Eighth Anniversary and MLC Week 2024, from March 18 to 24.

The Deputy Prime Minister remarked, "The inception of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation in Sanya in 2016 was a testament to the shared vision of our six leaders to foster peace, stability, and comprehensive development, building a community with a shared future of peace and prosperity for our people and beyond. Over the past eight years, MLC has soared to new heights as a model of win-win cooperation, bringing about consistent progress and fostering enhanced cooperation."

He emphasized the mechanism's role in driving the region's sustainable development and long-term growth, particularly through the implementation of the Five-Year Action Plan for 2018 to 2022, which has produced tangible benefits for the people of the participating countries.

Despite the challenges posed by geopolitical uncertainties and complexities, the MLC framework has steadfastly pursued its practical objectives. The Fourth MLC Leaders' Meeting in December 2023 witnessed the adoption of the Nay Pyi Taw Declaration, which outlined commitments to develop the Lancang-Mekong Economic Development Belt and explore opportunities in science, technology, and new energy fields.

Additionally, a new Five-Year Plan of Action for 2023 to 2027 was agreed upon, focusing on innovative models of tourism cooperation and the inclusion of youth through initiatives like the Mekong-Lancang Youth Tourism Ambassador web portal.

The meeting also saw the introduction of Joint Initiatives on Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Innovation Corridor Development, aiming to boost collaboration in science, technology, and innovation across various sectors.

The MLC Special Fund continues to be a vital source of funding for projects across diverse areas, from rural development to women's empowerment. The Deputy Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Government and people of the People's Republic of China for their unwavering support of the MLC framework.

He asserted that MLC plays a complementary role alongside other regional mechanisms and initiatives, contributing to inclusive growth, digital economic development, and the broader goal of regional integration and ASEAN community building.

SOK Chenda Sophea expressed confidence that the MLC framework would persist as a positive force in the region, supporting a shared future and prosperity for all.



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