Drug prevention fight a cross-border effort, Mekong countries confirm
Representatives from Laos, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam gathered in Vientiane on Friday for the opening of a centre that will foster close cooperation and support for the fight against illicit drugs in the region.
[…]Speaking at the ceremony, Major General Somvang said: “Currently, drug problems have become a serious issue for many governments in the world. These problems have had a negative impact on the economic and social development, stability and security of the world. lt requires joint collaborative efforts to address this serious threat.”
