(VOVworld) - Diplomatic officials from six countries sharing the Mekong-Lancang River met for the first time in Beijing on Monday to discuss sustainable development cooperation.

Mekong-Lancang River

Themed “six countries—one community:  establishing dialogue and cooperation mechanisms for the sub-region including goals, orientations and priority fields”, the meeting will open up dialogue and cooperation processes to strengthen security and stability in the region.

The Mekong-Lancang, the world’s 12th longest river, runs through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.