The Kazakh delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ermek Kenjekhanuly, visited Germany to participate in agricultural events and hold strategic negotiations. Additionally, meetings were held with German Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir and the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, O. Nick. This information was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.
“The parties discussed issues of bilateral cooperation and the establishment of a Regional Center for Sustainable Agriculture for Central Asian countries,” the statement said.
The idea of creating a Regional Center for Sustainable Agriculture was first proposed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his official visit to Germany in 2023.
The delegation engaged in negotiations with representatives of leading German companies, including John Deere, DF Deutsche Forfait AG, BVVG, and Innari. Joint projects in the agro-industrial complex and investment opportunities in Kazakhstan's economy were discussed.
On January 18-19, the delegation participated in the Berlin Conference of Ministers of Agriculture and the international exhibition Grüne Woche. Kazakhstan showcased its agro-industrial potential and investment opportunities, as well as discussed prospects for cooperation with international partners.