Indonesia and Iran sign halal food cooperation agreement

Indonesia and Iran have signed a joint agreement to deepen bilateral cooperation regarding halal products, with a specific focus on halal food and safety standards. The agreement was signed by Ahmad Heikal Hassan, head of the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), and Mohammad Boroujerdi, the Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia.

According to Hassan, this step is part of a strategy to expand international halal recognition and strengthen Indonesia's position as a global halal hub. The agreement aims to increase global trust, enhance product quality assurance, and encourage investment in the halal sector. Ambassador Boroujerdi stated that the move will promote halal food products and strengthen mutual food security between the two nations.