Security for Water Source of Mekong River and Impacts on Vietnam National Security

On the basis of recognizing the importance of Mekong River water source, the article shows the impact of security for water source of Mekong River water on Vietnamese national security in the Mekong Delta as well as evaluate national cooperation of Vietnam for handling security of Mekong River water source. From the data on practical survey from the Mekong Delta provinces and data researched and summed up by management agencies and international cooperation agencies in relation to security for water source of Mekong River, it shows that through diplomatic channels, Vietnam has actively participated in the exploitation, use and sharing of Mekong River water source. The study shows the inevitable trend for exploitation and use of Mekong River water source for development strategy in each nation; binding in international relations. Besides, the study also suggests some recommendations for Vietnam to ensure security for water source of Mekong River in Vietnam today.