Tatarstan and Kazakhstan Strengthen Halal Cooperation: Memorandum on Mutual Recognition Signed

At KazanForum, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Halal Standards Committee of the Muslim Spiritual Board of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Muslim Spiritual Board of Kazakhstan.

Key Benefits of the Agreement

? Mutual recognition of halal certificates issued by both parties, facilitating market access for producers.
? Strengthened trust in halal products through unified standards.

Main Areas of Cooperation

? Exchange of halal standards and regulatory documents
? Joint training programs, seminars, and internships for specialists
? Collaborative research and awareness initiatives
? Harmonized approaches to halal product monitoring (food, cosmetics, etc.)

Kazakhstan: A Priority Partner

Russia supplies 50.9% of Kazakhstan’s agro-imports, including:
• Sugar, confectionery, poultry, wheat, flour, sunflower oil, and seeds (2020 data).
• Jan–May 2021: Russian agri-food exports to Kazakhstan surged 43.5% YoY to $960M USD, led by:

• Confectionery

• Poultry

• Dairy

• Sauces

With projected bilateral trade reaching $3.3B USD, mutual halal certification recognition will boost cross-border trade.