Al-Kuwait, November 27, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait Yerzhan Yelekeyev held a meeting with Mutlaq Al-Zayed, the Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Flour Mills & Bakeries Company (KFMB), which occupies a key position in the Kuwaiti food and flour milling products market.

During the meeting, the parties discussed promising areas of bilateral cooperation, including the expansion of trade and economic ties and the supply of high-quality agricultural products from Kazakhstan to the Kuwaiti market. Particular attention was paid to opportunities in the export of wheat, flour, vegetable oils, and other goods that are in demand in Kuwait.

Ambassador said that Kazakhstan is one of the biggest grain exporters and ships wheat to more than 80 countries, making a big difference in global food security.

The Kazakh diplomat emphasized Kazakhstan's readiness to ensure stable and reliable supplies of food products, noting the high export potential of domestic producers. Interest was also expressed in establishing direct partnerships between Kazakhstani enterprises and KFMB.

For his part, the company representative expressed interest in further exploring opportunities for cooperation and noted the potential for strengthening trade and economic ties between Kazakhstan and Kuwait.

Kuwait Flour Mills & Bakeries Company (KFMB) is Kuwait's leading state-owned food company, founded in 1961, which is the country's strategic operator in the field of flour production, bakery products, and food security. The company meets almost 100% of the domestic market's demand for flour and subsidized bread, producing around 4.5 million bread products every day.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuveyt/press/news/details/1113964?lang=kk