Vietnam pays heed to activities related to Mekong’s water resources

Vietnam pays heed to activities related to Mekong’s water resources: spokeswoman

Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on January 9 replied to reporters' question about Vietnam’s reaction to China’s testing of the Jinghong dam.

Thursday, January 09, 2020 20:03

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Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang at the regular press conference on January 9 (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Spokeswoman of theMinistry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on January 9 replied to reporters' questionabout Vietnam’s reaction to China’s testing of the Jinghong dam.

She noted that Vietnam pays attention to,studies and assesses activities relating to the Mekong River’s water resources.

The country holds that aside from the legitimateinterests in using the Mekong River’s water resources, the relevant countriesalso have the common responsibility of using the river’s water resources in anequitable and sustainable manner and ensuring the balanced interests of allcountries the river runs through, for the sake of peace and sustainable developmentof the region, the spokeswoman added./.

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