Cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Netherland in agriculture will enhance

16 February 2021, The Hague – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Netherlands Mr. Zhumagaliyev have discussed with the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands enhanced bilateral cooperation in the agribusiness.

The parties have discussed the implementation of the agreements, achieved during the visit of the Prime-Minister of Kazakhstan Mr. Mamin to the Netherlands in October 2019, including joint projects in horticulture, potato production, education. Despite the pandemic-driven challenges, Kazakh and Dutch businessmen continue close collaboration, especially in greenhouse.

The Kazakh Ambassador noted substantial potential in agriculture that should be exploited. Kazakhstan has a vast land, attractive investment climate, low-cost energy and important geographic location near large markets of Russia and China. At the same time, the Netherlands leads the world in innovative agriculture and holds second place after the USA in exporting agriproducts worldwide.

The Dutch party, in turn, stressed the importance of cooperation and expressed a willingness to boost cooperation in dairy, poultry, horticulture, and phytosanitary control. Moreover, the Ministry invited the Kazakh party to participate in the “Floriade-2022 EXPO” that will take place from April through October 2022 in the Netherlands.

The parties have agreed to conduct regular meet-ups and coordinate efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture with due regard to the competitive advantages of each country.