Tatarstan Proposes Halal Industry Cooperation with Indonesia

Tatarstan has proposed cooperation with Indonesia in the halal industry and manufacturing. Republic head Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the “Indonesia – Tatarstan” round table, press service head Lilia Galimova reported. He thanked Indonesia's leadership for hosting the event and arranging meetings with business circles.

Minnikhanov said Tatarstan contributes to Russia-Indonesia ties and named attracting Indonesian investment to the republic's economic projects as a priority, citing its good infrastructure. Tatarstan's industrial enterprises are ready to supply products to the Indonesian market.

Noting that Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim-majority country, he said Tatarstan is interested in joint production, expanding halal exports, and building infrastructure and logistics to promote halal products in Southeast Asia. He expressed hope the round table would start systematic work.