Establishment

Upon invitation from Government of Malaysia, 7 natural rubber producing countries (Ceylon, Indonesia, Liberia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) sent delegations to the Conference of Natural Rubber Producing Countries, hosted by Government of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur from 2nd to 4th October, 1967. These countries then represented over 90% of the world production of natural rubber. The Conference was convened so that producing countries could consult each other and evolve effective measures to deal with problems that faced them. The Conference agreed on the immediate formation of an association of natural rubber producing countries with a joint permanent secretariat. The Conference decided to set up a Joint Working Party to prepare the draft Constitution of the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC). By the end of May 1968, the draft Constitution was finalized. Before the ANRPC was established, the Constitution of ANRPC had been ratified by Governments of Malaysia, Ceylon, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The inauguration of the ANRPC was implemented on 14th October 1970 in Kuala Lumpur. Delegations from the 6 founder member countries: Ceylon, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam were present. Observers from other natural rubber producing countries, viz: Cambodia, India, Invory Coast, Liberia and Nigeria, also attended. The Hon. Tun Haji Abdul Razak bin Hussein, then Prime Minister of Malaysia, made the inaugural address of the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries. The Association appreciated the kind offer of Government of Malaysia of office space and facilities to accommodate the Secretariat. Mr. Jamil bin Mohd Jan of Malaysia was appointed to the post of Secretary-General ad interim.

Date of Accession

The Constitution of the ANRPC came into force on 8 April 1970*, the date on which at least four Governments of countries producing natural rubber deposited instruments as approved, acceptance or accession. The date of accession of each Member is given below: (* The first Session of the Assembly was held from 14 - 16 October 1970) Sessions of Assembly, Meetings of Executive Committee, Seminars and Conferences

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	Dato' Dr. Kamarul Baharain Basir	Malaysia	2011 - 2014

	Dato' Dr. Kamarul Baharain Basir	Malaysia	2011 - 2014