12th Mekong Ganga Cooperation, MGC Senior Officials' Meeting

 The 12th Mekong Ganga Cooperation, MGC Senior Officials' Meeting reviewed the progress in all areas of cooperation.

MGC is an initiative by six countries - India and five ASEAN countries, namely, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam for cooperation in tourism, culture, education, as well as transport and communications.

 The Meeting held through video conference reviewed the progress made since the 10th MGC Ministerial Meeting held in Bangkok in August last year.

The Mekong–Ganga Cooperation was established on November 10, 2000, at Vientiane, Laos at the First MGC Ministerial Meeting.

 It comprises six member countries, namely India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.

The four areas of cooperation are tourism, culture, education, and transportation.
Founded: 10 November 2000