Developing Bilateral Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Iran in the Agricultural Sector Discussed in Astana

Astana, June 10, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with Minister of Agricultural Jahad of the Islamic Republic of Iran Gholamreza Nouri-Ghezeljeh, who is in Astana as co-chair of the Kazakhstan-Iran Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Cultural Cooperation.

The parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Iranian cooperation, including trade, investment, agriculture, and transport and logistics.

The Kazakh Foreign Minister said that he considers today’s meeting as a continuation of the meaningful dialogue initiated during his recent visit to Tehran and noted the significant potential of bilateral partnership, emphasizing Kazakhstan’s readiness to expand economic and infrastructural ties with Iran.

In turn, the Iranian minister informed the Kazakh side about the priority areas of bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector and expressed interest in increasing supplies of Kazakhstan’s grain to Iran.

Particular attention was paid to topical issues of implementing joint logistics projects, increasing trade turnover between the countries, especially in agricultural products, as well as cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union.