At the reception for Lao Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Sommad Pholsena
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PM Phuc proposed the Lao National Mekong Committee continue working with Vietnam to monitor and examine practical impacts of hydropower plants on the trans-boundary river and protect its environment.
The PM also suggested Laos and Vietnam consider the engagement in the Convention on the Protection and Use of Trans-boundary Watercourses and International Lakes.
Stressing the Vietnam's policy on economic development attached to national environmental protection, the Government leader said Vietnam is ready to share experience with Laos in the field.
For his part, Minister Sommad Pholsena said Laos will apply modern technologies in waste treatment and learn experience from Vietnam to avoid environmental pollution during its development process.
The minister affirmed that the construction of hydropower plants on the Mekong River will strictly follow the Mekong River Commission’s regulations and international law.
He said Laos vowed to use effectively and sustainably its water sources.
The Mekong River runs through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
