Hanoi (VNA), May 14 -- Vietnam hopes and stands ready to join hands with countries along the Mekong River to manage and use its water resources effectively and sustainably, said Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang.

Hang made the affirmation at the ministry's regular press conference in Hanoi on May 14, while responding to reporters' queries regarding Laos' implementation of its six Mekong River dam project, Dattang Sanakham, this year.

The cooperation would ensure the harmony of interests of the countries, while avoiding adverse impacts on daily life of residents in the area, she stressed.

A lowland country, Vietnam is very concerned about transboundary and cumulative impacts of hydropower projects on the ma...