Ministerial Order No.2344 on promotion of commercial agricultural products exporting to China.

This Ministerial Order establishes a strategic framework to enhance the quality and volume of Lao agricultural exports to the People's Republic of China. It focuses on aligning domestic production with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards to ensure that Lao commodities are competitive and compliant with Chinese import regulations. The Order emphasizes moving from subsistence farming toward a commercialized system that supports national economic growth through bilateral trade agreements.
The Order mandates the Department of Agriculture to strengthen cooperation with China's AQSIQ and CIQ authorities for better border inspection and quarantine management. It instructs provincial departments to educate farmers and exporters on mandatory registration, pest control, and documentation requirements. By formalizing these processes at key border crossings like Boten-Mohan, the government aims to reduce trade barriers and ensure the traceability and safety of crops like rice, corn, and rubber.