A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.

Senate Resolution 787 formally recognizes the Mekong River as a critical resource for the economic and food security of Southeast Asia and reaffirms the United States' commitment to the region through the Mekong-United States Partnership. The resolution outlines a policy of increased coordination for American aid to address environmental threats, such as dam construction and climate change, which impact the livelihoods of millions who depend on the river for fishing and agriculture. For citizens, this measure signals a continued U.S. diplomatic and financial focus on regional stability and sustainable development in a strategically important part of the world.