Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Canada discussed at the «Ag in Motion» outdoor farm expo

Saskatoon, 21 July 2022 - Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Canada Akylbek Kamaldinov attended «Ag in Motion» - annual agriculture farm expo in Saskatchewan.

The event, traditionally held in the field, was attended by more than 500 manufacturers of agricultural machinery, equipment, fertilizers, livestock associations and farms, seed centers, scientific and educational institutions and others.

The format of the event allowed to get acquainted with the advanced developments of the Canadian agricultural sector in «in action». In an interactive mode it was demonstrated the latest technologies for tillage, yield and quality of seed material, the best livestock breeding and others.

During the visit to the exhibition, the Kazakh diplomat discussed the prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the province of Saskatchewan in the field of agriculture, the possibilities of implementing joint projects in Kazakhstan on the introduction of new technologies to increase the efficiency and export potential of agriculture.

It was agreed to organize an agricultural mission of Canadian producers to Kazakhstan in 2022 and to coordinate it with the participation of Canadian farmers in agricultural exhibitions in Kazakhstan. It will be also organized a Working group of the Kazakhstan-Canada Business Council in the field of agriculture.

During the visit of Ambassador A.Kamaldinov to Saskatchewan, it was held  a meeting with the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cameco Corp. Mr. Tim Gitzel, who also represents Kazakhstan in the province of Saskatchewan as an Honorary Consul, and Co-chairs Kazakhstan-Canada Business Council. They discussed the outcomes of the meeting of Honorary Consuls of Kazakhstan in the Canadian provinces T.Gitzel and D.Streu with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev of June 8, 2022, as well as the planned 5th meeting of the Business Council in Nur-Sultan in October this year.