China, Mekong nations agree to boost law enforcement and innovation ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China and Southeast Asian nations in the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation must strengthen integrated law enforcement and security cooperation. Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said the meeting also discussed advancing an innovation corridor covering s
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that China and the Southeast Asian countries which are part of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation need to fortify an integrated law enforcement and security cooperation. He made the remarks at a joint press conference in Beijing following a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers.
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, who also attended the press conference, said the meeting discussed advancing an innovation corridor that would involve cooperation in smart agriculture, digital trade, artificial intelligence, education, healthcare and sustainable tourism.
The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation brings together China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. The ministers did not provide further details on specific initiatives or timelines for the proposed law enforcement and innovation projects.