Deputy Director Of Department of Natural Resources And Environmental Inspection，Lao PDR Ministry of Natural Resources And EnvironmentHighly PraisedAsia-Potash's ActionsIn Protecting Environment and FulfillingSocial Responsibility.

Recently, Dr. Bounyaseang Seangkhammany, Deputy Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Inspection ,Lao PDR Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, along with other officials, conducted a comprehensive environmental inspection at Asia-Potash's fertilizer production facility in Laos.

The focus of the visit was to review the company's environmental and social responsibility management report for the first half of 2024 and to conduct an on-site assessment of the plant and its surrounding ecological environment.

Dr. Bounyaseang Seangkhammany highly commended the company for its proactive approach to green, eco-friendly, and sustainable development practices, its rigorous attention to safety and environmental protection in its operations, and its concrete actions to fulfill social responsibility.

Asia-Potash provided a detailed report on its project operations, environmental monitoring and management, environmental protection and prevention measures, and social actions.

The company emphasized its adherence to ESG management principles, consistently integrating green and sustainable practices into every aspect of its production and construction processes.

It aims to achieve a balance between environmental conservation and corporate growth, striving to develop a resource-efficient, environmentally friendly "century-long mining project."

The company also introduced its social actions, including donating potash fertilizers to nearby villagers, providing development funds, assisting villagers with three-season rice cultivationtechniquesand advancing modern high-yield agriculture.

These efforts enhance the socio-economic development of the surrounding communities and improve villagers' living standards, demonstrating a harmonious integration with the local society.

Dr. Bounyaseang Seangkhammany fully acknowledged and praised the company's significant investment and achievements in environmental monitoring management and its active efforts to fulfill social responsibility.

She noted the company's strict compliance with Lao laws and regulations, the effective implementation of environmental protection measures, and the positive condition of the local ecology and villagers' living environment.

She expressed that the company has gained supports from Lao government agencies and local communities, and it is a model of corporate development in Laos.

She encouraged Asia-Potash to continue its emphasis on environmental protection and management to foster high-quality regional socio-economic development.