Vientiane/Beijing, July 16 -- Chinese Ambassador to Laos Fang Hong and Lao Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa have signed a cooperation agreement for the 2025 Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund.
The signing ceremony took place yesterday in Vientiane.
Officials from relevant ministries and sectors also attended. Speaking at the event, Fang highlighted the significance of the LMC mechanism, which marks its 10th anniversary this year.
She reaffirmed China's commitment to the principles of "development first, equal consultation, pragmatism and efficiency, openness, and inclusiveness," and emphasised strengthening collaboration with Laos to ensure the fund delivers tangible benefits to people across t...