Kazakh, Cambodian governments discuss expanding trade and economic cooperationKazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, who arrived in Astana on his first official visit, the Kazakh government's press service said.Bektenov said Kazakhstan is interested in exporting grain, vegetable oils, meat and processed agricultural products to Cambodia.The sides also discussed possible joint projects in processing and storing farm produce, introducing modern irrigation systems and expanding agricultural cooperation."In the transport and logistics sector, the sides discussed the potential to link the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route with the China-Laos-Vietnam-Cambodia corridor. This initiative will expand transport links between Southeast and Central Asia and create additional opportunities for delivering cargo to European markets," the press service said.Following the meeting, the two sides confirmed their readiness to further develop Kazakh-Cambodian relations and expand business contacts. They also agreed to implement joint initiatives in priority areas of trade and economic cooperation. (ICE ALMATY)

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