Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC)

    ABOUT THE PROJECT

    The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC)

    The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) was established in 2016 to promote multifaceted cooperation at the sub-regional level among the countries of Cambodia, P.R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
    Underpinned by a vision of a community of shared future of peace and prosperity, it strives to contribute to the economic and social development of the sub-regional countries; enhance the wellbeing of the people; narrow the development gap, support ASEAN community building; and promote the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as well as South-South cooperation.

    • ABOUT THE PROJECT

    KEY PRIORITY AREAS

    The LMC Framework is grounded on three cooperation pillars — political and security issues; economic and sustainable development; and social, cultural and people-to-people exchanges. It works in the following key priority areas:

    Connectivity

    Production Capacity

    Cross-border Economic Cooperation

    Water Resources

    Agriculture and Poverty Reduction