The increase in mutual trade turnover was discussed by the business circles of Kazakhstan and Iran

An advanced group of experts of JSC "QazTrade" headed by Deputy Director General Nurlan Kulbatyrov paid a working visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The delegation also included representatives of KTZ-express, business entities.

During the trip, meetings were held with representatives of state bodies responsible for the development of agricultural trade.

A wide range of cooperation issues were discussed during the meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture and Jihad of Iran. In particular, the removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers, the transit of Kazakhstani goods through Iran, the use of the Uzen-Bereket-Gorgan railway line, as well as the implementation of the task of bringing mutual trade turnover to 3 billion US dollars set by the heads of the two states.

During the negotiations with the management of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran, issues of point interaction were discussed at the request of Iranian companies that have needs for such types of products as flour, barley and other food products.

In addition, during the trip, a round table was held with representatives of Iranian business on the basis of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. About 30 Iranian companies in the fields of logistics, agriculture and mechanical engineering gathered here. Iranian entrepreneurs expressed hope for strengthening trade cooperation with Kazakhstan, including in terms of transit of Kazakh goods.

As Nurlan Kulbatyrov noted, Kazakhstan and Iran face ambitious tasks to increase mutual trade, and the Kazakh side is ready to provide the necessary assistance in finding the right partners.