Kazakhstan Discusses Phytosanitary Security and Agricultural Export at SCO Meeting

A delegation from Kazakhstan's Ministry of Agriculture participated in the third meeting of heads of plant quarantine authorities from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Kazakh side was represented by Murat Irgibayev, Deputy Chairman of the Committee of State Inspection in the Agro-Industrial Complex.

The meeting focused on developing phytosanitary partnership as a key factor for expanding mutual trade in agricultural products within the SCO framework. Participants paid special attention to strengthening collective phytosanitary security, harmonizing regulatory requirements, and improving information exchange between countries.

Following the discussions, a joint Protocol was signed, formalizing agreed approaches to facilitating mutual agricultural trade among SCO member states.

On the sidelines of the meeting, the Kazakh delegation held bilateral talks with representatives from China. The parties discussed expanding exports of Kazakh agricultural products to the Chinese market and measures to ensure stable supplies.

Issues related to systematizing export procedures and aligning them with international standards were also considered. This alignment is expected to increase supply predictability and enhance the export potential of Kazakhstan's agro-industrial sector.

Representatives from Kazakhstan's Committee emphasized readiness for further deepening cooperation in quality control and product safety. The agreements reached confirm mutual interest between Kazakhstan and China in removing trade barriers and strengthening long-term agricultural ties.