Tatarstan and Nigeria Signed a Memorandum on Mutual Recognition of Halal Certificates
Tatarstan and Nigeria Signed a Memorandum on Mutual Recognition of Halal Certificates
13 October
The Halal Standards Committee of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security of Nigeria signed a Memorandum on the mutual recognition of halal certificates in Moscow during the “Golden Autumn” exhibition.
The parties will cooperate in the field of standardization of certificates, exchange rules and procedures for their application, and jointly develop training and research programs.
Nigeria is currently Africa’s largest food importer, with wheat accounting for approximately 25% of its agricultural imports. Russia is a major supplier, accounting for approximately 18%. Mutual recognition of halal certificates will help expand Russian exports to African markets.
Photo: press service of the Halal Standard Committee of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan
The parties will cooperate in the field of standardization of certificates, exchange rules and procedures for their application, and jointly develop training and research programs.
Nigeria is currently Africa’s largest food importer, with wheat accounting for approximately 25% of its agricultural imports. Russia is a major supplier, accounting for approximately 18%. Mutual recognition of halal certificates will help expand Russian exports to African markets.
Photo: press service of the Halal Standard Committee of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan
