Kyrgyzstan is set to increase its agricultural exports to the European Union following an agreement with British certification company Intertek. Minister of Economy and Commerce Daniyar Amangeldiev recently met with Jeremy Gaspar, Vice President for Government and Trade Services at Intertek, in Berlin to discuss the initiative.
The agreement will help Kyrgyz companies certify their products according to international standards, significantly improving their competitiveness in EU markets. The Ministry of Economy is optimistic that this collaboration will expand the country’s export capacity while modernizing its quality assurance systems.
Beyond agriculture, the ministry is also exploring certification opportunities for the manufacturing sector, particularly Kyrgyzstan’s garment industry, which holds significant potential for international growth.
As part of the next phase of the project, Intertek experts will visit Kyrgyzstan to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the country’s laboratories and certification infrastructure. Intertek, a global leader in product certification and quality control, will work closely with local authorities to align Kyrgyzstan’s systems with international standards.
“A visit by Intertek specialists will mark a crucial step in modernizing our laboratories and integrating Kyrgyzstan’s national certification framework into global quality assurance practices,” the ministry stated.
Last month, a Kyrgyz delegation visited an Intertek laboratory in Bremen, Germany, to review European methodologies and initiate arrangements for European specialists to visit Kyrgyzstan. These specialists will evaluate the functionality of Kyrgyz laboratories and recommend improvements to ensure compliance with EU requirements.
Kyrgyzstan views this partnership as a critical step toward enhancing the quality and competitiveness of its export products, ultimately strengthening its presence in international markets.
