The meeting was chaired by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Linkham Douangsavanh and attended by officials from central and provincial agriculture authorities, representatives of the rubber association, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders, both in person and online.

The decree sets out principles and regulations for managing, monitoring and inspecting rubber production and business activities nationwide to ensure greater efficiency and sustainability in the sector.

Authorities said the policy aims to improve rubber quality, industry standards and farmers’ livelihoods, while also promoting environmental protection, expanding forest coverage and supporting green socio-economic development.

The decree also seeks to align Laos’ rubber industry with regional and international standards.

At the meeting, Minister Linkham instructed the Department of Forestry and provincial agriculture authorities to intensify dissemination of the decree, encourage the formation of rubber production groups and cooperatives, and ensure that rubber farmers register their plantations in accordance with the law.

He also called for stricter monitoring and enforcement of regulations to ensure the effective implementation of the decree.

KPL