Thailand-Malaysia Agri MOU Approved

Khaosod•Economy•20d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand and Malaysia are set to sign a new agricultural cooperation MOU on July 9-10, 2024, replacing a 47-year-old agreement to address modern challenges.

•The Thai Cabinet has approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for agricultural cooperation between Thailand and Malaysia.
•The new MOU will replace an agreement in place since 1979 and is set to be signed on July 9-10, 2024, during the Thai Prime Minister's visit to Malaysia.
•The agreement covers 13 areas, including crops, livestock, fisheries, technology, innovation, and food security, aiming to boost the agricultural sector of both nations.

Overview

•The Cabinet approved a draft MOU for agricultural cooperation between Thailand and Malaysia on July 7, 2024.
•The draft MOU is scheduled to be signed between July 9-10, 2024.
•The new MOU replaces a prior agreement that has been in effect since 1979, spanning over 47 years.
•The MOU is being updated to align with changes in the agricultural sector and current global challenges such as climate change, food security, and the application of technology.
•The Cabinet approved the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives or their delegate to sign the MOU.
•The cooperation aims to enhance the potential of Thai farmers and increase competitiveness.
•The MOU will cover 13 agricultural sectors, including crops, livestock, fisheries, technology, and innovation.
•The cooperation agreement will have an initial term of 5 years and will be automatically renewed for successive 5-year periods.

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Key Quotes

Ratchadaran Thongsaloikorn

"“The government emphasizes upgrading Thailand's agricultural sector through cooperation with neighboring countries because exchanging knowledge, technology, and innovation will help increase production efficiency, better cope with plant and animal diseases, develop agricultural products with quality and standards, and enhance the long-term competitiveness of Thai farmers.”"

“รัฐบาลให้ความสำคัญกับการยกระดับภาคเกษตรไทยผ่านความร่วมมือกับประเทศเพื่อนบ้าน เพราะการแลกเปลี่ยนองค์ความรู้ เทคโนโลยี และนวัตกรรม จะช่วยเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพการผลิต รับมือโรคพืชและโรคสัตว์ได้ดียิ่งขึ้น ต่อยอดการพัฒนาสินค้าเกษตรให้มีคุณภาพและได้มาตรฐาน พร้อมเพิ่มขีดความสามารถในการแข่งขันของเกษตรกรไทยในระยะยาว”

Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)

The executive branch of the Thai government that makes policy decisions.

Government of the Kingdom of Thailand(รัฐบาลแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย)

The governmental body representing Thailand in the agricultural cooperation agreement.

Government of Malaysia(รัฐบาลแห่งมาเลเซีย)

The governmental body representing Malaysia in the agricultural cooperation agreement.

Place

Thailand-Malaysia(ไทย-มาเลย์)

The two countries involved in the new agricultural Memorandum of Understanding.

Person

Ratchadaran Thongsaloikorn(ร้อยเอกหญิง ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Government Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office who announced the Cabinet's approval.

Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives(รัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The Thai minister authorized to sign the agricultural Memorandum of Understanding with Malaysia.

Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)

The head of government of Thailand who will visit Malaysia for the formal signing of the MOU.