The event is aimed to promote co-operation to build a responsible community and ensure common interests in the region. On water resources co-operation, the leaders agreed to strengthen co-operation in management and sustainable use of water resources through activities such as policy dialogue through the regular organisation of the Mekong Lancang Co-operation, along with the development and improvement of a water quality monitoring system; sharing information and hydrological data; technical co-operation, implementation of joint research and pilot projects related to Mekong River water resources.