Kazakhstan is interested in cooperation with in agrarian sector, Agriculture Minister of Kazakhstan Akhylbek Kurishbaev told reporters after visiting Savushkin Product dairy in Brest . 

A governmental delegation of is now in Brest on a visit. Developing cooperation in the agrarian sector was one of the key issues on the agenda of the sixth session of the intergovernmental Belarusian-Kazakhstan commission for trade and economic cooperation hosted by Brest on June 18. suggested creating joint processing companies in and developing cooperation in the agrarian science, pedigree cattle-breeding. “We have a good feedstock zone. But our processing industry is underdeveloped and we are ready to use Belarusian experience with a view to creating joint processing companies. This is the avenue we can cooperate,” Akhylbek Kurishbayev said. is also interested in purchasing pedigree cattle. 

“Belarus and Kazakhstan have never competed in the agrarian industry. On the contrary they have always complemented each other. The countries have developed their technologies and have a great potential for mutually beneficial cooperation,” Akhylbek Kurishbayev said. The fact that the countries are part of the Customs Union is a serious stimulus to intensifying the cooperation. 

For his part, Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Ivan Bambiza stressed that is ready to share its experience with . “We have signed a contract to create a milk processing joint facility in . Other scenarios of cooperation are being explored. For example, is ready to supply with dairy produce. Belarusian companies comply with all quality and safety requirements,” Ivan Bambiza said.

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