Currently, we are actively pushing forward the relevant work. I once visited Mongolia with former Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu, and at that time, both sides reached a preliminary consensus on the introduction of 500,000 goats. Currently, the Mongolian market remains closed to us. To achieve importation, a series of documents need to be prepared, and suitable regions need to be selected. For this reason, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture will lead a delegation to Mongolia for an inspection. Only after this will we start the goat introduction work. Yes, these are cashmere goats, and many farms domestically have shown strong interest in purchasing them. Saparzhuov said in response to a reporter's question.
The Minister emphasized that the purchase of these goats will not use state budget funds, but will be done through loans provided to farmers.
Farmers in Abay Region and Almaty Region have already shown positive willingness towards this plan. After the contract is signed, we will immediately start the delivery work. The project is expected to be implemented around next summer, as the signing of contracts, inspections, and testing all require a certain amount of time. As for the price, it will be negotiated between the farmers and the suppliers themselves, with an average price of approximately 50,000 tenge per goat. Saparzhuov added.
According to previous reports, Saparzhuov reported at a government meeting today that the 2025 agricultural season concluded with a historic harvest in multiple areas including grains, legumes, and oilseed crops in Kazakhstan.