PUTRAJAYA, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Kazakhstan have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing strategic cooperation in agriculture, food security and modern agricultural technology.
In a statement today, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) said that both countries discussed opportunities for collaboration in the agro-food sector, focusing on expanding partnerships in agricultural technology and research.
This includes potential joint initiatives between the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) and Kazakhstan’s research institutions.
The commitment was formalised during a courtesy visit by Kazakhstan’s Trade and Integration Minister Arman Shakkaliyev to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu on Sept 17. The visit was part of Arman’s official trip to Malaysia in conjunction with his participation in the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025.
KPKM highlighted the potential for joint investments in agricultural production as a way to address global food security challenges.
“This visit is expected to unlock new market access for Malaysian agricultural products in Kazakhstan, including dairy and egg-based composites, as well as durian,” the ministry said.
Mohamad also invited Arman and Kazakhstan to participate in the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticultural and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026 to further promote bilateral trade in agriculture and food security.
In 2024, bilateral trade in agriculture between Malaysia and Kazakhstan reached RM201.42 million, with Malaysia’s exports totalling RM200.98 million. These exports included key products like coffee, cocoa, tea, spices and food manufacturing goods, while imports from Kazakhstan mainly consist of various food products.
This includes potential joint initiatives between the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) and Kazakhstan’s research institutions.
The commitment was formalised during a courtesy visit by Kazakhstan’s Trade and Integration Minister Arman Shakkaliyev to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu on Sept 17. The visit was part of Arman’s official trip to Malaysia in conjunction with his participation in the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025.
KPKM highlighted the potential for joint investments in agricultural production as a way to address global food security challenges.
“This visit is expected to unlock new market access for Malaysian agricultural products in Kazakhstan, including dairy and egg-based composites, as well as durian,” the ministry said.
Mohamad also invited Arman and Kazakhstan to participate in the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticultural and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026 to further promote bilateral trade in agriculture and food security.
In 2024, bilateral trade in agriculture between Malaysia and Kazakhstan reached RM201.42 million, with Malaysia’s exports totalling RM200.98 million. These exports included key products like coffee, cocoa, tea, spices and food manufacturing goods, while imports from Kazakhstan mainly consist of various food products.