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Kabul: During the Kazakh-Afghan business forum and thematic exhibition in Kabul, a Kazakhstan delegation expressed keen interest in exporting locally made vehicles to Afghanistan. According to reports from Kazinform News Agency, citing the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the visit saw the participation of 35 domestic companies showcasing various products and services.
Among the companies represented in the Kazakh delegation were Qarmet Company, Doscar Group dealership center (representing Kia and Chevrolet brands), Kentau transformer plant, and Kaspy Group (specializing in metal structures manufacturing and agricultural machinery production), as well as manufacturers of laboratory tests, medicines, oil and fat products, confectionery, textiles, and more.
Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Serik Zhumangarin, was present at the opening of the business forum, where he proposed increasing the annual number of grants for Afghan citizens to study in higher education institutions of Kazakhstan from 30 to 60. Additionally, thirty Afghan children have been invited to spend ten vacation days in summer camps in Kazakhstan.
Zhumangarin emphasized potential cooperation between the two countries in the chemical industry, mining and metallurgical complex, geological exploration, mining and processing of solid minerals, and IT technologies. He also highlighted Kazakhstan’s interest in supplying domestically manufactured cars and establishing service dealerships in Afghanistan.
Kazakh agricultural products, including sunflower oil, cereal products, and flour, garnered significant interest among Afghan businessmen during the forum. Agreements were reached for the supply of these products, amounting to more than $12 million. Furthermore, plans are underway to finalize the first contract with Kazakh suppliers for the supply of motor oil to Afghanistan.
