Yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw, Union Minister U Min Naung of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation met the chairman of the Myanmar Rubber Planters and Produc­ers Association (MRPPA) and its members to address var­ious issues pertaining to the development of sustainable and high-value natural rubber production.

During the meeting, the MRPPA chair and members presented concerns related to rubber cultivation, export, the manufacturing process for high-value rubber prod­ucts, and the future prospects of the rubber market.

In response to these pres­entations, the Union minister emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting the production of finished prod­ucts derived from rubber. He stressed the importance of establishing both short-term and long-term plans to safe­guard the interests of rub­ber producers, including the implementation of strategies such as replacing old rubber trees with high-yielding seed­lings, incorporating advanced technologies into rubber and leather production, and facil­itating increased investment in finished goods made from rubber and leather.

To further enhance the export of premium-quality rubber, the government has eased restrictions on export revenue, particularly for goods categorized as high-val­ue products. — MNA/TS