Substantive meetings took place in The Hague between representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The negotiations marked an important step in strengthening the long-term partnership between the two countries in the field of agricultural development.

The parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation across a broad range of areas, including the development of sustainable agrotechnologies, increasing production efficiency, introducing innovative solutions, and enhancing scientific and research collaboration. Both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in strengthening formats of cooperation and advancing joint projects.

A separate part of the negotiations was dedicated to advancing Kazakhstan’s candidacy in accession to the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). The Dutch side expressed its readiness to provide expert support in harmonizing the regulatory framework and implementing modern mechanisms for intellectual property protection in plant breeding. Kazakhstan’s accession to UPOV was highlighted as an important step toward increasing the competitiveness of the national crop production sector.

The meetings also reviewed the progress of the agreements reached within the joint working group of the two ministries. The positive dynamics of cooperation were noted, and priority areas for further work and expansion of the project agenda were identified.

Particular attention was given to the development of educational programs and the training of qualified personnel for the agricultural sector. The parties discussed prospects for deepening cooperation between specialized educational institutions, expanding exchange programs, internships, and implementing joint educational initiatives. The importance of developing competencies that meet modern technological changes and challenges in agriculture was emphasized.

The negotiations confirmed the commitment of Kazakhstan and the Netherlands to consistently strengthening bilateral cooperation and practical interaction governmental agencies and business of our countries. Both sides reaffirmed that the agreements reached form a solid foundation for launching mutually beneficial projects aimed at developing a modern, innovative, and sustainable agricultural sector.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hague/press/news/details/1115542?lang=kk