A Taste of Kyrgyzstan: Organic Products at Berlin’s Premier Trade Fair
Ambassador Tekebaev Marks a Milestone in Trade Relations at Fruit-Logistic Fair 2025
February 11th, 2025
On February 7, 2025, a meeting was held at the Kyrgyz Embassy in Berlin between Omurbek Tekebaev, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Germany, representatives of the Federal Physical-Technical Institute (PTB), and Kyrgyz producers of organic fruits and vegetables. This meeting followed the annual international trade fair and exhibition "Fruit-Logistics," which took place in Berlin from February 5-7, 2025.
The event was attended by several Kyrgyz companies, including "Ishker KG," "OSKO," "Global Agro," "Nukura," "Alysh-Dan," "Interfruit," and "Aksy Sun Planet," all of which presented a variety of high-quality organic products, such as walnuts, dried fruits, and fruit and berry oils.
Ambassador Tekebaev visited the Kyrgyz stand at the exhibition, where he highlighted the significance of the participation of Kyrgyz producers in such international trade fairs. He noted that events like "Fruit-Logistics" provide valuable opportunities for Kyrgyz businesses to showcase their environmentally friendly products to European and German markets, fostering greater international trade connections.
The collaboration between the PTB and Kyrgyzstan has a long history, particularly in the areas of metrology and standardization. Through this partnership, numerous projects have been implemented in Kyrgyzstan, with the aim of strengthening technical standards and quality assurance processes. The participation of Kyrgyz producers in the trade fair was made possible by the German project "Increasing the Use of Quality-Related Services," which is being carried out with the support of both the PTB and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ).
About the PTB
The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) is Germany’s national metrology institute and is recognized as the second largest metrology institute globally. It operates as a departmental research institute under the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, serving as a key service provider for science, industry, and society in the fields of metrology, standardization, and quality assurance.
Ongoing Cooperation between PTB and Kyrgyzstan
The PTB has been working with Kyrgyzstan through various projects aimed at the countries of Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. These projects focus on technical planning, implementation, and management in the areas of metrology, standardization, testing, and quality assurance.
Currently, the "Increasing the Use of Quality-Related Services" project, running from 2022 to 2025, is underway in Kyrgyzstan. The project aims to enhance the use of quality-related services in the country, which will improve product quality, protect consumer rights, and increase the competitiveness of Kyrgyz businesses both domestically and internationally.
This collaboration demonstrates the continued efforts of both Kyrgyzstan and Germany to strengthen economic ties, support the growth of Kyrgyz businesses, and facilitate their access to global markets.
