Almaty's Aport is exhibited for the first time in the Botanical Garden of the capital of Brazil

Brasilia, September 4, 2024 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Brazil Bolat Nussupov met with the Director of the Botanical Garden of Brasilia Allan Freire Barbosa da Silva, during which several seedlings of Almaty «Aport» apple trees were presented to the Brazilian side.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan told the interlocutor about the peculiarities and uniqueness of the origin of the Sivers apple variety, which is known to be the ancestral home of all apples in the world, originating on the slopes of the Zailiyskiy Alatau, as well as its symbolic significance for the city of Almaty. It was also noted that the appearance of this apple tree in Brazil will contribute to the growth of recognizability of Kazakhstan among the local population and foreign tourists.

The director thanked cordially for the valuable exhibit and during the tasting gave a high assessment of the taste qualities of the Kazakhstani fruit. In his opinion, for the first time this variety will be presented on the South American continent and it is a great honor for Brazilians to present this unique type of apple tree in the Botanical Garden of the Brazilian capital.

The parties expressed hope that with appropriate care this variety of apple tree will adapt to the local natural conditions and give its first fruits. At the end of the meeting, the parties, noting the importance of this pilot scientific and cultural project for the development of bilateral relations, agreed to continue a constructive dialog of cooperation.