Vietnam’s company to plant 500 ha of rubber in Laos

The project has a total investment of US$ 10 million with an operational duration of 30 years.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Khamlien Phonsena welcomed the project, stressing that it would contribute to facilitating the socio economic development, reducing poverty and creating jobs for local residents in the Saravane province.

As the project was signed in Vietnam – Laos Friendship and Solidarity Year 2017, he noted that the project would also tighten the special ties between the two countries.

He asked the Quang Tri Rubber Co. Ldt to implement the project in accordance with its schedule while observing Lao law on environmental protection and Lao Government guideline for clean and green growth.

He also affirmed that Lao authorities and relevant ministries and sectors would create more favourable condition for the project’s deployment.

For his part, Van Luu, Director General of Quang Tri Rubber Co. Ldt expressed his thanks for the Lao Government for the signing of the project, pledging that his company would keep the project on track and closely follow Lao law and regulations during its implementation.