The Chairman of the Halal Standards Committee of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan participated in the Makkah Halal Forum in Saudi Arabia

From February 14 to 16, the third Makkah Halal Forum was held in Saudi Arabia under the theme “Halal Professional Industry.” Vasil Shaikhraziev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan, participated in the opening ceremony on behalf of the Tatarstan delegation. Abbyas Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov, Chairman of the Halal Standards Committee of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan, also participated in the event.

As part of the visit, on the first day of the forum, the Tatarstan delegation met with Yusuf Hassan Halawi, Secretary General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia. The meeting focused on the development of the halal industry and halal tourism in Tatarstan.

The day before, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan Vasil Shaikhraziev and Chairman of the Halal Standards Committee of the Muslim Spiritual Directorate of the Republic of Tatarstan Abbyas Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov met with Abdulaziz Al-Rashudi, Director General of the Saudi Halal Industry Center. During the meeting, the guests provided a detailed account of the activities of the Halal Standards Committee of the Muslim Spiritual Directorate of the Republic of Tatarstan and the certification of products that meet international halal standards.

As part of the forum, the Tatarstan delegation met with Ahmad Haikal Hasan, Advisor to the President of Indonesia and Head of the Halal Product Quality Assurance Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BPJPH). Vasil Shaikhraziev asked the head to take into account that the Halal Standards Committee of the Muslim Spiritual Directorate of the Republic of Tatarstan is in the process of being accredited by the Indonesian BPJPH.

Another important meeting was held with the head of the Standards and Metrology Institute of Islamic Countries (SMIIC) and Secretary General Ihsan Ovut. The parties discussed issues related to the development of Islamic standards, activities in certification and metrology, and prospects for expanding international cooperation.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan Vasil Shaykhraziev invited all authorized officials to participate in the International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World Kazan Forum.”

The Makkah Halal Forum is an international exhibition that brings together key halal stakeholders from around the world. It sets high industry standards and develops the halal ecosystem globally. The event annually attracts high-ranking officials from various countries, business delegations from Islamic business communities, accreditation bodies from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, and other countries, as well as international and local companies.

This year’s forum was divided into several key areas, including platforms dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation in the halal sector, areas with specialized seminars and roundtables, and separate spaces for officials and media representatives to promote the halal industry and culture. The event also included culinary master classes and interactive thematic presentations.

“The forum offers extensive opportunities for deep dives into planning and addressing strategic challenges in the halal industry. The focus is on the comprehensive development of the halal sector globally, as well as effective decision-making aimed at achieving our goals by 2030,” noted Abbyas Hazrat Shlyaposhnikov, adding, “It is significant that the forum is being held in Mecca—the city of Muslim unity, and the Kaaba—a place of attraction and a sacred site for Muslims worldwide. We prayed for our beloved homeland in these blessed places.”

 

 

Press Service of the Halal Standards Committee of the Muslim Spiritual Directorate of the Republic of Tatarstan