en.Wedoany.com Reported - At a business forum held in Amsterdam on June 9, Kazakhstan and the Netherlands reached an agreement to jointly advance a joint project valued at €160 million (approximately $184.6 million), including the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Damen Shipyards Group on a shipbuilding and repair cluster. The forum was part of the GreenTech Amsterdam 2026 exhibition and served as the core event of Kazakhstan's trade and economic delegation to the Netherlands, led by Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev.
Shakkaliyev stated that the agreements reached reflect the strong interest of businesses in both countries in expanding cooperation, adding that Kazakhstan is ready to increase the supply of high-quality products to the European market and provide favorable conditions for investment projects involving Dutch partners. Kazakh companies from the agri-food, food, and logistics sectors showcased their export capabilities and held B2B meetings with Dutch partners. The delegation also met with Dutch government and industry organizations to discuss the Dutch inspection and certification system based on cooperation between public institutions and accredited industry bodies.
Transport and logistics were a central part of the visit. At the Port of Rotterdam, Kazakh and Dutch officials discussed expanding international cargo transportation, integrating Kazakh products into European supply chains, and utilizing the port as a gateway for Kazakh exports. The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, as a trade route connecting Asia and Europe, was also discussed.
The Damen Shipbuilding Memorandum of Understanding covers a project to build a shipbuilding and repair cluster in the Mangystau Region of western Kazakhstan, with a focus on technology transfer, localized production, and workforce development. Separate talks with Axia Seeds and DENSO AgriTech Solutions focused on advanced agricultural technologies, seed production, and potential investment projects in the greenhouse farming sector.
Bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and the Netherlands reached $970 million in January-February, up 57.9% year-on-year, with Kazakh exports totaling $930.4 million, an increase of 65%. Damen Shipyards Group is a Netherlands-based shipbuilding group engaged in the design, construction, repair, and lifecycle services of vessels for commercial, offshore, public sector, and defense customers.
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