Belarus seeks to introduce meat products to the Qatari market

June 4, MINSK . Belarusian specialists are working hard to introduce MEAT products to the Qatari market. Prospects for agricultural partnership were discussed during talks between Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Ivan Smilhin and a Qatari delegation that arrived in Minsk to participate in the opening of the Belagro 2025 international specialized exhibition, the agricultural ministry's press service told BelTA. 


In 2024 , trade in food products and agricultural raw materials between the countries doubled compared to 2023. Condensed MILK and cream, whey, and other dairy products comprised the bulk of Belarusian exports.Cottage cheese and cheeses , and fish products. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food added that active efforts

are currently underway to introduce Belarusian meat products to the Qatari market. Belarus has already completed the Halal accreditation process, which opens up opportunities for meat supplies. Technical issues remain, including the approval of veterinary certificates and inspection of Belarusian enterprises by the Qatari side. Following the negotiations, an algorithm for working between the veterinary authorities was developed to establish poultry supplies to the Qatari market. "Belarus has significant EXPORT potential and is ready to strengthen cooperation with Qatar in the agricultural sector," the Ministry of Agriculture and Food concluded. Photo by Yan Gorbanyuk