At the 36th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, the vision for building a competitive, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable food, agriculture, and forestry sector integrated with the global economy within the ASEAN single market was confirmed. The Mekong River region, a major global rice producer, faced stagnant production efficiency, high costs, and significant impacts from climate change. These challenges have hindered agricultural development, poverty reduction, regional food security, and economic prosperity. Recognizing the importance of regional cooperation, Thailand, a leading global rice exporter, believed that increasing rice production would significantly boost the agricultural economy in the Mekong River region. By sharing its expertise in rice production, Thailand aimed to further the common goal of enhanced rice output among the Mekong River Cooperation countries. Read more...
