Kazakhstan, Czechia set to expand agricultural cooperation

Photo: Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan

BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 23. Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic are set to expand trade and economic cooperation in the agricultural sector, focusing on livestock breeding, modern agricultural technologies, and increased trade in agricultural products, according to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan

The prospects for expanding cooperation were discussed at a meeting between Kazakhstan’s Vice Minister of Agriculture, Yermek Kenzhekhanuly, and Czech Deputy Minister of Agriculture Jaroslava Špalková.

The talks covered opportunities to increase mutual agricultural supplies, strengthen partnerships in livestock farming and crop production, and enhance cooperation in veterinary and phytosanitary safety.

“We highly value the steady development of Kazakhstan–Czech relations in agriculture. Expanding cooperation with Czechia is a promising avenue for strengthening the position of Kazakh agricultural products in the European market. To unlock this potential, it is essential to develop direct business contacts, diversify exports and ensure compliance with European quality and safety standards,” Kenzhekhanuly said.

Špalková outlined key priorities in Czech agriculture, highlighting cooperation in livestock breeding, aquaculture and organic agricultural production.

The Kazakh side emphasized the importance of diversifying trade, increasing supply volumes and expanding the range of products of mutual interest.

Livestock breeding emerged as another promising area of cooperation. Potential initiatives include the supply of pedigree cattle and semen from high-value breeding bulls, improvements in breeding programmes, the development of artificial insemination and the exchange of expertise in herd reproduction.

The parties also addressed plant quarantine and protection, as well as the digitalization and automation of relevant procedures. They discussed opportunities to exchange expertise and technological solutions to improve phytosanitary monitoring and make regulatory processes more efficient.

Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further developing cooperation in the agro-industrial sector. Advancing the identified priorities is expected to strengthen trade and economic ties, expand business contacts and lay the groundwork for a long-term agricultural partnership between Kazakhstan and Czechia.

According to the Kazakh ministry, bilateral trade in agricultural products between the countries grew by 31% in the first eight months of 2026.