Kazakhstan Keen To Export Wheat To Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan expressed interest in exporting wheat to Pakistan, while the Pakistani side agreed to examine the proposal in light of prevailing requirements, including price, quality and supply conditions.
Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to give fresh impetus to bilateral agricultural cooperation by accelerating the implementation of existing agreements and MoUs and transforming them into concrete trade, investment and business opportunities.
The understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain and the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin in Islamabad. The two sides held detailed discussions on agricultural trade, food security, connectivity, mechanization and avenues for expanding private-sector engagement.
Rana Tanveer Hussain emphasized that agriculture offers significant untapped potential for strengthening Pakistan-Kazakhstan economic ties. He called for a result-oriented approach to bilateral commitments, with greater focus on commercially viable projects and direct institutional and business linkages.
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The two sides agreed to convene the next Pakistan–Kazakhstan Joint Working Group on Agriculture in Kazakhstan to review progress and identify new areas of cooperation. Pakistan will nominate its delegation for the proposed meeting.
Kazakhstan expressed interest in exploring the supply of wheat to Pakistan, while the Pakistani side agreed to examine the proposal in light of prevailing requirements, including price, quality and supply conditions.
The meeting also highlighted connectivity as a key enabler of agricultural trade. The proposed rail and regional transport links connecting Central Asia with Pakistan were discussed as important avenues for reducing freight costs and opening new markets for agricultural commodities.
Pakistan also showcased its export potential in mangoes, guava, dates, bananas, potatoes and onions, expressing interest in greater access to Kazakhstan and Central Asian markets. Improved logistics, market access and facilitation mechanisms were identified as essential for realizing this potential.
Agricultural mechanization emerged as another promising area, particularly cooperation in affordable tractors and machinery designed for small and medium-sized farmers. The two sides agreed to encourage relevant institutions and private-sector stakeholders to explore partnerships in this field.
The Minister stressed the importance of stronger coordination between the two countries’ agricultural institutions, research bodies and business communities to promote technology exchange, investment and market-oriented cooperation.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Pakistan-Kazakhstan relations and giving greater momentum to practical cooperation in agriculture as part of broader bilateral economic and strategic engagement.
