The Daily Tribune
Tiu-Laurel assumes 2026 AMAF chairmanship
The Philippines, represented by Agriculture Secretary Francis Tiu-Laurel, has officially taken over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) for 2026, hosting the forum in Pasay City.
Tiu-Laurel expressed his privilege in hosting the gathering, emphasizing the collective commitment to enhancing the region's food, agriculture, and forestry sectors through cooperation and innovation.
The Philippines, a founding member of ASEAN, previously hosted the AMAF in 2015.
The AMAF chairmanship provides an avenue to strengthen collaboration, promote sustainability, and reinforce ASEAN's goal of establishing a resilient, prosperous, and inclusive regional bloc.
During Malaysia's 2025 chairmanship, ASEAN leaders approved the ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026-2030, which aims to make ASEAN the world's fourth-largest economy through innovation, digitization, and sustainability.
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