The prospects of strengthening cooperation in the field of trade between Kazakhstan and Pakistan were discussed by the heads of the two ministries

Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Trade and Integration Serik Zhumangarin held talks with the Minister of Commerce of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Said Navid Kamar.

The meeting was held online, the participants discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation in the fields of agriculture, gas and coal supplies from Kazakhstan to Pakistan, cooperation in the banking sector. The parties also considered the nuances of the draft intergovernmental agreements on transit trade, cooperation and administrative mutual assistance in customs matters.

At the end of the meeting, Serik Zhumangarin thanked everyone for the constructive and productive dialogue, emphasizing Kazakhstan's desire to establish mutually beneficial and fruitful cooperation and further expand the Kazakh-Pakistani dialogue.

In January-July 2022, the trade turnover of agricultural products and processed agricultural raw materials between Kazakhstan and Pakistan amounted to $12.6 million, which is 28.8% more than in 2021($9.8 million).