France extends support for Laos’ sustainable agriculture value-chain through Mekong Tea Project


VIENTIANE, March 9 (Vientiane Times/ANN: The government of France is further supporting the sustainable agriculture value-chain through the Mekong Tea Project, aiming to strengthen the tea production value-chain in Laos and increase the benefits to small farmers.

The official launch of the Mekong Tea Project took place in Vientiane recently and was chaired by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr Linkham Duangsavanh, and the Ambassador of France to Laos, Florence Jeanblanc-Risler.

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