Iran is interested in developing cooperation with Kazakhstan in the field of agriculture

Tehran, November 6, 2024 - The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Iran Mr. Ontalap Onalbayev met with the Minister of Agricultural Jihad of the Islamic Republic of Iran - Co-Chairman of the Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) between Kazakhstan and Iran on trade and economic, scientific, technical, and cultural cooperation Mr. Gholamreza Nuri Gezelje.

At the meeting, the parties discussed issues of strengthening trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, holding in Astana the next meeting of the IGC, and implementation of the Roadmap to increase bilateral trade turnover by $3 billion, etc.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan emphasized that the development of friendly relations with Iran is one of Kazakhstan's priorities in foreign policy. He noted that the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad of IRI and IGC play an important role in the activation of mutual trade.

At the meeting, the readiness of the Kazakhstan side to meet Iran's demand for grain products, including wheat, barley, and oilseeds was brought to the notice. Attention was drawn to the current state of investment cooperation between the two countries, and the implementation of a number of projects in the field of industry, mining, and dairy products.

It was noted that in order to increase mutual trade turnover Kazakhstan has updated the list of export products and today has 75 varieties of goods totaling $250 million ready for delivery to Iran.

In turn, the Minister of Agricultural Jihad of IRI Mr. Gezelje noted that Iran is interested in increasing cooperation with Kazakhstan in the field of agriculture and expressed interest in purchasing Kazakhstan grain products.

Minister of Agricultural Jihad of IRI, emphasizing the prospects of cooperation between the two countries in the field of agriculture, stated that the strict implementation of the signed documents will give an additional impetus to the development of a mutually beneficial partnership in this direction.

Mr. Gezelje noted that Kazakhstan has created all conditions for foreign investors, including Iranians, and the readiness of the Iranian side to participate in priority projects in Kazakhstan actively. He urged the Kazakhstan side to effectively use the transport corridor “North-South” and the potential of transit opportunities and ports of Iran.

In addition, during the meeting, the parties discussed cooperation between the two countries within the framework of international structures, in particular the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), and confirmed their intention to intensify further cooperation to promote IOFS projects and programs.