Kazakhstan is ready to strengthen regional food security - Alikhan Smailov

The head of the government of Kazakhstan noted that over the past time this major exhibition has become a global business platform, annually attracting representatives from more than 130 countries. “Kazakhstan’s participation in it takes place against the backdrop of a new stage in the development of Kazakh-Chinese cooperation. In the next 30-year cycle, the interaction of our countries within the framework of economic cooperation will play an important role. In this regard, we see enormous opportunities,” said Alikhan Smailov.

The Prime Minister expressed confidence that in the future the volumes of products produced by joint ventures of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People's Republic of China will only grow. “In this regard, we invite all interested Chinese companies to cooperate. The government of Kazakhstan is ready to provide the necessary support and create favorable conditions for joint work,” he emphasized.

As Alikhan Smailov noted, given the dynamics of changes in the geopolitical situation in the world, consolidated efforts are now more important than ever to achieve sustainable economic development.

“Together with our partners, we are ready to develop and implement practical mechanisms for strengthening economic cooperation that can minimize the impact of global threats in the future,” the head of government said.

In this context, Alikhan Smailov noted the importance of further development of trade and cross-border e-commerce. According to him, over 10 years, the total volume of China's trade turnover with countries located along the "One Belt, One Road" reached $19.5 trillion, and the total volume of investments - $380 billion.

“The volume of trade between the Central Asian region and China is also growing rapidly. At the end of last year, this figure amounted to $70 billion, of which 45% came from Kazakhstan. We believe that there are all the necessary conditions to maintain this dynamics and bring trade turnover to $100 billion by 2030,” the Prime Minister said.

According to the head of government, the important thing here is to increase exports by expanding the trade range. At the same time, it is also necessary to simplify administrative procedures, including through the use of digitalization processes. Kazakhstan is interested in the wider use of mutual electronic platforms and joint promotion of products throughout the Eurasian space, the press service noted.

“We already have successful cases in this direction. We work closely with Alibaba Group. In May of this year, the National Pavilion of Kazakhstan was launched on the JD.com platform. To optimize logistics on a mutually beneficial basis, we are ready to promote the construction of bonded warehouses in the Republic of Kazakhstan,” he noted.

“An equally important area is ensuring food security. Kazakhstan is one of the ten largest world producers of wheat and flour. Today, the republic consistently exports environmentally friendly oilseeds, grain, meat and other products to China,” the department said in a statement.

“Kazakhstan is ready to implement specific projects in the agricultural sector, strengthen regional food security and adopt food development programs,” the Prime Minister emphasized.

According to the head of government, intensifying trade in the current geopolitical conditions requires new and innovative approaches. Therefore, it is also important to develop transport and logistics cooperation.

At the end of his speech, he noted that this year more than 30 Kazakh manufacturers are taking part in the event in Shanghai, and expressed confidence that the exhibition will continue to promote the promotion of goods under the Made in Kazakhstan brand to the vast Chinese market.


Photo: press service of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan