Halal Without Borders: Tatarstan and Belarus Sign MEMORANDUM OF COOPERATION

Memorandum of Cooperation Signed Between Tatarstan and Belarus in Halal Sector

At KazanForum 2025, the Halal Standards Committee of the Muslim Spiritual Board of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Belarusian Halal Standardization and Certification Center “BelHalal” LLC (Director — Rustam Aleksandrovich Khasenevich) signed a cooperation agreement.

? Key Point — Mutual recognition of halal certificates. This will significantly simplify export-import processes between the two countries and help establish unified quality standards for halal products.

? The Memorandum Includes:
• Harmonization of standards and certification procedures,
• Simplified trade of halal-certified goods,
• Expert exchanges and joint training programs,
• Collaborative scientific and educational initiatives,
• Enhanced quality control for halal products.

? Why It Matters?
Belarus is a leading exporter of livestock products: cottage cheese, meat, butter, and powdered milk. In 2021, its agri-food exports to Russia reached $792M??.Thepotentialfor??RussianexportstoBelarusexceeds$2B, particularly in:
• Confectionery,
• Vegetable oils,
• Fish & seafood,
• Animal feed,
• Processed food products.

? International Recognition
For the Halal Standards Committee of DUM RT, this is a major step toward expanding international cooperation and creating a unified halal space across Eurasia.
“Working with our Belarusian partners strengthens trust and removes trade barriers for businesses on both sides of the border,” commented the Committee.