The Lao Agri-Food Expo 2024 kicked off on Monday, showcasing sustainable agricultural practices and modern technologies aimed at boosting agricultural production in Laos and increasing exports.

The event, running from Monday to Friday, includes networking sessions designed to foster closer relationships between investors, agribusinesses, and the Lao government, according to a report from the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on Tuesday.

Speaking at the event, Lao Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Linkham Douangsavanh emphasized the expo's role as a significant opportunity to advance agricultural production in Laos.

Linkham said the ministry aims to strengthen agricultural production in order to minimize imports and preserve foreign currency reserves, and foster market-oriented agricultural production and processing capabilities to develop value-added export products that will strengthen foreign currency earnings.

The ministry continues to support Lao farmers to embrace cutting-edge techniques and technologies, while fostering the development of high-quality plant and animal breeds that can compete in international markets.

Linkham added that the expo is a testament to Laos' remarkable advancement and unwavering commitment to sustainable growth.

2024年老挝农产品博览会于周一盛大开幕，展示了可持续农业实践及现代技术，旨在推动老挝农业生产并提升出口能力。

根据老挝农业与林业部周二发布的报告，本次活动将从周一持续至周五，期间将举行多场交流活动，旨在促进投资者、农业企业与老挝政府之间更紧密的合作关系。

老挝农业与林业部长林坎·杜昂萨湾在开幕式上指出，此次博览会是推动老挝农业生产的重要契机。

林坎表示，农业部的目标是增强农业生产能力，以减少进口、保护外汇储备，并推动以市场为导向的农业生产与加工，发展具有附加值的出口产品，以提升外汇创收能力。

该部将继续支持老挝农民采用前沿技术与现代手段，同时推动优质动植物品种的培育，使其具备国际市场竞争力。

林坎补充说，此次博览会不仅展现了老挝在农业领域的显著进步，也彰显了其对可持续发展的坚定承诺。