Laos and EU launch Global Gateway flagship to develop coffee, tea and forest value chains

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN): The Lao government, the European Union (EU) and its member states France and Germany in Vientiane officially launched the multimillion-euro Global Gateway flagship to develop coffee, tea, and forest value chains and bolster their access to markets.

The flagship “Team Europe Partnership with Lao PDR to increase sustainable and inclusive Trade, Investment and Connectivity in the Agriculture and Forestry sectors – TICAF” programme aims to support the development of sustainable and inclusive value chains of coffee, tea and forest-based products which Laos is trading with the EU.