Beijing, Aug. 15 -- Vietnam will continue to contribute to taking Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) to new heights toward building a peaceful and prosperous future for the people, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son affirmed at the 10th MLC Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Yunnan, China, on August 15. In his remarks, Son proposed a three-pronged strategy for MLC in its next "golden decade." First, it is to strengthen comprehensive connectivity in transport, trade, and people-to-people exchanges. This includes expediting the construction of key infrastructure projects to ensure smooth regional logistics, swiftly concluding the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement 3.0, and building smart customs and smart border gate...