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KABUL – Kazakhstan and Afghanistan are on track to nearly double their agricultural trade to $1 billion in the near future, according to Kazakh Deputy Agriculture Minister Yerbol Taszhurekov.
Speaking at the Kazakhstan-Afghanistan business forum in Almaty, Taszhurekov expressed confidence in the potential of both nations’ business sectors to reach this ambitious goal. “Through close collaboration, we can significantly expand our trade turnover,” he said.
In 2023, trade between the two countries reached $567.5 million, with Kazakhstan contributing $547 million through exports dominated by flour, wheat, flaxseed, and sunflower oil, making up 80% of the country’s agricultural exports to Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s exports to Kazakhstan, primarily mineral water, fresh grapes, and dried fruits, totaled $20 million.
Taszhurekov emphasized Afghanistan’s critical role as a trade partner, particularly in agricultural products. He also underscored Kazakhstan’s readiness to bolster Afghan agriculture by supplying key products like confectionery, vegetable oils, fertilizers, and agricultural technologies.
This partnership is expected to deepen as both nations focus on enhancing agricultural cooperation and boosting regional food security.
