KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Asean Foreign Ministers yesterday said they are looking forward to strengthening regional coordination to enhance halal food trade, in response to the rising global demand for halal products.
In a joint communique issued yesterday following the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Wednesday, ministers emphasised the need to harmonise national halal standards with regional and international benchmarks.
The bloc also called for active participation from all stakeholders in developing Asean’s halal food industry.
“We strongly encouraged active engagement by all relevant stakeholders, particularly the private sector, to elevate Asean’s halal food industry, including through the exchange and sharing of experience and best practices,” the statement read.
The 58th AMM included 24 ministerial-level engagements and gathered Asean Dialogue Partners and Sectoral Dialogue Partners to strengthen regional cooperation and partnerships.
— Bernama
