Kazakhstan made an export contract for $30 million to supply meat to Iran

Almaty. February 8. Silkroadnews - Kazakhstan exporters made the long-term sales contract for the supply of beef and mutton to Iran totaling $30 million, the Chamber of Commerce of Kazakhstan informs.
“With the support of Chamber of Commerce of Kazakhstan the Kazakhstani exporters made the long-term sales contract for the supply of beef and mutton worth $30 million,” – the statement says.
It is noted, this is the first contract between two countries after the lifting of sanctions against Iran made within the framework of the Kazakhstani delegation’s business visit to Tehran.
During the business council session, the Kazakhstani company signed an agreement with the Iranian businessman who expressed a compelling interest toward the bilateral partnership.
The Chairman of the Board of the Foreign Trade Chamber of Kazakhstan Meirbek Mazhitov encourages the local entrepreneurs to boost their activities in the areas of agriculture and food industry, as these industries development in Kazakhstan has a huge potential.
“Taking into account the growing global consumption, in particular, for the environmentally friendly products,” - he added.