Askar Zhumagaliyev, together with a representative of Kazakh Invest, met with a number of Dutch companies in the fishing industry

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Netherlands Askar Zhumagaliyev held a number of meetings with the heads of the Dutch companies Anna Dutch, Hesy and Alltech Coppens operating in the fishing industry.

During the meetings, the parties discussed the construction of fish farms, the production of high-quality fish feed and ecologically pure caviar, as well as the participation of companies in investment projects in Kazakhstan.

The heads of the companies presented their activities and noted the importance of having qualified specialists, an adequate feed base and established export markets for the successful development of the industry in Kazakhstan.

In turn, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan noted that in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, in April of this year, the Fisheries Development Program for 2021-2030 was approved. Taking into account the existing potential, the Program sets the task to increase the volume of farmed fish to 270 thousand tons per year by 2030. An increase in the volume of cultivation is planned using suitable reservoirs for fish farming, as well as the implementation of new investment industrial fish farming projects and bringing existing farms to the design capacity.

Also, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Netherlands and Kazakh Invest informed about the potential of this industry in Kazakhstan, measures of state support and sales markets, and noted the readiness of local businesses in cooperation in the field of aquaculture.

Company representatives expressed interest in developing business in Kazakhstan and providing support for the development of sustainable fisheries.

 

For reference:

1) HESY Aquaculture - more information about the company at hesy.com 

2) Alltech Coppens - more information about the company at alltechcoppens.com 

3) Anna Dutch - more information about the company at annadutch.nl