The Opportunities of Increasing Halal Exports from Kazakhstan were Discussed in Riyadh

Riyadh, September 8, 2024 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov met with the Governor of Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) Dr. Saad bin Othman A. AlKasabi.

During the meeting, the parties discussed ways to intensify cooperation between Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia in the field of standardization and metrology, including the possibility of obtaining Halal certification and increasing exports from Kazakhstan.

Ambassador M.Menilbekov briefed about the trade and economic potential of Kazakhstan, as well as about the measures the government is taking to stimulate and increase the country's export capacity. He noted that Kazakhstani producers of Halal products are ready to increase exports not only to Saudi Arabia, but also to all countries of the GCC.

In addition, the Kazakh diplomat informed about the key aspects of the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s State of the Nation Address “Just Kazakhstan: Law and Order, Economic Growth, Social Optimism”, which is directed to strengthening political and economic processes in the country.

For his part, Dr. Saad AlKassabi noted the positive dynamics of Kazakh-Saudi relations and expressed readiness for comprehensive cooperation by studying the existing capabilities of the two countries, as well as developing specific proposals.

The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) was established pursuant to the Royal Decree No. M/10 dated 03/03/1392 H (17/4/1972 G) as a body of judicial personality and of an independent budget. It is a government body that coordinates standardization activities and facilitates the development of Saudi Standards by working with Government, industry and the community. SASO is a competent authority entrusted with all matters related to standardization, metrology and quality in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It provides the necessary measures for quality control of raw materials and products, and set necessary conformity procedures of products based on the verification of quality, legislation and application of the Quality Mark Scheme. It governors the organizational and executive tasks related to standards, metrology and quality, including laying down Saudi standards of goods, products and services, measurement, and setting procedures of conformity evaluation and certification.