Kazakhstan and Tajikistan plan to sign a Roadmap to enhance cooperation in the field of agriculture in the second half of 2026.
This became known following the meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of Tajikistan, Qurbon Hakimzoda, and Kazakhstan, Aidarbek Saparov, held in Dushanbe on the sidelines of the 35th session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe and Central Asia.
The parties reportedly discussed the prospects for expanding interaction in the agricultural sector, issues of food security, the development of trade and economic relations, as well as the launch of joint projects in the agro-industrial complex.
According to Aidarbek Saparov, mutual trade in agricultural products between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan is showing steady growth. By the end of 2025, trade turnover in the agricultural sector increased by 11.5% and reached $595 million. Positive dynamics continue in 2026: in the first quarter, the volume of mutual trade grew by 26.1%, amounting to $182 million.
The basis of Kazakhstan’s exports consists of wheat, flour, vegetable oils, barley, corn, meat products, and other goods.
The Kazakh side expressed interest in expanding investment cooperation and creating joint ventures. In particular, these involve projects in the field of flour milling, livestock product processing, confectionery production, vegetable oil, natural juices, and concentrates in Kazakhstan with the involvement of Tajik investments.
“We propose to continuously exchange information on ongoing agro-food events, enhance interaction in the field of breeding and seed production, and strengthen partnership in agricultural science and education, including the exchange of knowledge, experience, and technologies. The implementation of joint initiatives will contribute to ensuring food security in our countries and expanding the export of agricultural products,” noted Aidarbek Saparov.
Qurbon Hakimzoda, in turn, confirmed Tajikistan’s interest in further expanding partnership with Kazakhstan. He noted the high potential for cooperation in trade, agricultural product processing, agricultural science, and the implementation of modern technologies.
Within the framework of the FAO conference, Aidarbek Saparov also spoke at the ministerial investment dialogue “Central Asia: Unleashing the Potential of the Region as a ‘Breadbasket’.” The minister emphasized that Kazakhstan occupies a strategically important place in the global food security system and is among the largest grain producers in the world.
According to the Kazakh side, in 2025, the country harvested about 27 million tons of grain for the second consecutive year. In addition, almost 5 million tons of oilseeds and about 1 million tons of legumes were produced. By the end of the last agricultural season, Kazakhstan exported 15.3 million tons of grain.
Saparov noted that Kazakhstan is ready to strengthen its status as one of the key food hubs of Eurasia and ensure stable supplies of grain and its processed products to Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and other regions of the world.
Following the meeting, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan confirmed their readiness for further strengthening of the partnership and the implementation of joint projects in the agro-industrial complex.
