Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov met with the Governor of Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) Saad bin Othman AlKasabi, El.kz cites MFA.
During the meeting, the parties discussed ways to intensify cooperation between Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia in the field of standardization and metrology, including the possibility of obtaining Halal certification and increasing exports from Kazakhstan.
Ambassador Menilbekov briefed about the trade and economic potential of Kazakhstan, as well as about the measures the government is taking to stimulate and increase the country’s export capacity. He noted that Kazakh producers of Halal products are ready to increase exports not only to Saudi Arabia, but also to all countries of the GCC.
In addition, the Kazakh diplomat informed about the key aspects of the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s State of the Nation Address “Just Kazakhstan: Law and Order, Economic Growth, Social Optimism”, which is directed to strengthening political and economic processes in the country.
For his part, Saad AlKassabi noted the positive dynamics of Kazakh-Saudi relations and expressed readiness for comprehensive cooperation by studying the existing capabilities of the two countries, as well as developing specific proposals.