From Raw Materials to Innovation: Kazakhstan and the Netherlands Shaping New Growth Points

From Raw Materials to Innovation: Kazakhstan and the Netherlands Shaping New Growth Points

03.09.2025 18:20:26 1492

September 2, 2025, The Hague - Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Netherlands Kairat Abdrakhmanov held a meeting with Ms. Annemieke Broesterhuizen, Director for International Trade at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), to discuss the key directions of bilateral economic cooperation.

The parties expressed satisfaction with the growing interest of business communities in both countries towards joint initiatives in the fields of agriculture, transport and logistics, critical raw materials, and renewable energy sources. This is evidenced by the positive dynamics of cooperation and the plans to organize new visits and business missions to Kazakhstan by the end of this year.

Among the promising areas, the participants highlighted the development of transport corridors, alignment of infrastructure initiatives, and participation in modern “green” and innovative solutions. Particular emphasis was placed on expanding business contacts, including the organization of a special event in The Hague with Dutch companies to showcase successful cases of cooperation.

The sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening the strategic partnership, diversifying trade and economic relations, and creating favorable conditions for businesses to enter new markets.

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is a government body coordinating international trade, investment, and innovation development, while also supporting Dutch companies in the implementation of projects abroad.

 

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hague/press/news/details/1061520?lang=kk