GMS Summit of Leaders

The Summit of Leaders, which is generally held every 3 years, is the highest forum in the Greater Mekong Subregion program and culminates in a joint statement signed by the heads of government of member countries. The summit is an opportunity to examine how global trends are affecting the subregion; the progress that has been made in cooperation and integration; and the best strategy for moving forward in the years ahead.

Event	Date	Venue/Country
7th GMS Summit of Leaders	9 September, 2021	Cambodia (host) via video conferencing Read the Joint Declaration
6th GMS Summit of Leaders	31 March, 2018	Ha Noi, Viet Nam Read the Joint Declaration
5th GMS Summit of Leaders	9-10 December, 2014	Bangkok, Thailand Read the Joint Declaration
4th GMS Summit of Leaders	19-20 December, 2011	Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar Read the Joint Declaration
3rd GMS Summit of Leaders	30-31 March, 2008	Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic Read the Joint Declaration
2nd GMS Summit of Leaders	4-5 July, 2005	Kunming, Yunnan, People's Republic of China Read the Joint Declaration
1st GMS Summit of Leaders	3 November, 2002	Phnom Penh, Cambodia Read the Joint Declaration