Continuing the dynamic series of activities in Hanoi, this morning (June 26, 2026), the ASEAN Furniture Industries Council (AFIC) delegation paid an official visit and held a highly productive working session at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Quoc Tri and Deputy Director General of the Forestry and Forest Protection Department Nguyen Van Dien directly welcomed the delegation and presided over the session. During the exchange, the Deputy Minister highly commended AFIC’s pivotal role in fostering comprehensive cooperation among associations, enterprises, and partners across the ASEAN wood and furniture value chain. The Ministry also acknowledged and fully supported AFIC’s strategic initiatives for the 2026 – 2028 tenure, particularly the orientation toward developing regional supply chains, establishing an alliance among regional furniture fairs, and promoting sustainable timber sourcing.

To accompany AFIC and the business community in expanding globally and meeting strict international standards, the Deputy Minister affirmed 3 strong commitments from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment:

– Refining Legal Frameworks: Continuously perfecting forestry policies to ensure transparency, stability, and full alignment with international commitments.

– Developing Green Material Zones: Strongly promoting high-quality planted forest zones that achieve sustainable forest management certifications.

– Providing On-the-Ground Support: Assisting enterprises in meeting product traceability standards and circular economy models, while actively driving market access and protecting the legitimate interests of businesses in international trade.

The visit has successfully reinforced solidarity and injected great momentum into the upcoming breakthrough journey of the ASEAN furniture sector!