China has announced the removal of import restrictions on livestock products from Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Agriculture reported. Effective as of February 7, the move signals a resumption of trade avenues that were previously constrained by import bans.
The most notable change comes with the lifting of restrictions on the import of poultry products from Kazakhstan to China, alongside the removal of existing barriers related to foot-and-mouth disease concerns.
The ban on poultry product imports from Kazakhstan dates back to 2005, while restrictions related to foot-and-mouth disease were implemented in 2022. With these barriers now lifted, Kazakhstan can once again export frozen beef and pork from its southeastern regions, along with a diverse range of poultry products, to China.
This development also paves the way for Kazakhstan to initiate discussions regarding veterinary requirements to further expand its export range. Efforts will be made to enable enterprises from across Kazakhstan to participate in export activities to China.
The decision to lift the import bans follows the official visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan to China in 2023. During this visit, President Tokayev emphasized Kazakhstan's eagerness to supply livestock products to the Chinese market.
Subsequent negotiations spearheaded by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin further bolstered the diplomatic efforts. In November 2023, an official meeting took place between Kazakhstan's Minister of Agriculture, Aidarbek Saparov, and Yu Jianhua, Chairman of the General Customs Administration of China.
Throughout 2023, Chinese officials conducted comprehensive risk assessments related to avian influenza and foot-and-mouth disease. This process culminated in December with an audit conducted by experts from the State Technical University of China and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, evaluating Kazakhstan's veterinary services to ensure adequate control over these diseases.
Moving forward, the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan remains committed to expanding the Register of enterprises eligible for export to China. This strategic move not only benefits Kazakh agribusiness but also opens up new avenues for trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.
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