The Ministry of Agriculture (ZM) has voiced concern regarding statements made by the Ministry of Finance (FM) which suggest that ZM should take on the evaluation of wood market stabilization measures in the context of commercial support. ZM clarified that the informational reports about wood market stabilization have already been reviewed by the government, and they received FM's approval beforehand as per regulatory requirements. The situation has raised issues about the responsibilities assigned to each ministry.

Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze emphasized that the Commercial Support Control Law clearly defines the competencies of the ministries involved; forestry falls under ZM's responsibilities while industry, including wood processing, is under FM's mandate. This clarification signifies that the matter is not about redistributing responsibilities but rather recognizing their respective areas of competence. Krauze pointed out that ZM approaches forest policy comprehensively, acknowledging threats to the sector which warranted proactive stabilization measures, thus bringing them to the government after prior consultation with FM as the responsible authority under the law.

Additionally, Krauze addressed the approval process from FM’s side, indicating that while ZM is pursuing the interests of the forestry sector, FM has provided its consent, which leads to a structured approach towards addressing potential challenges within the industry. This situation points to the importance of collaboration and clear delineation of roles between ministries, especially as they navigate regulatory frameworks affecting commercial activities like wood market stabilization.