World Halal Summit Highlights Sector Growth and Calls for Stronger Economic Cooperation
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The global halal market\u2019s expanding reach and consumer confidence continue to strengthen the sector, President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan said in a message to the opening of the World Halal Summit\u2014Anadolu Agency reported. Erdo\u011fan noted that last year\u2019s summit hosted 50,000 visitors from 50 countries and over 500 companies, expressing confidence that participation would rise again this year. He said the halal industry has grown into a $7 trillion market, reflecting strong global demand for certified products and services.<\/p>\n
Held in Istanbul alongside the Halal Expo, the summit convened industry players under the theme \u201cStrengthening Halal Industry via Innovation and Excellence.\u201d The 11th edition of the event, organized under the auspices of the Turkish presidency with support from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Turkish Trade Ministry, and the Halal Accreditation Agency, ran from Nov. 26\u201329.<\/p>\n
Turkish Trade Minister \u00d6mer Bolat emphasized the need for stronger solidarity among Islamic nations amid rising global protectionism. Addressing the conflict in Gaza, he expressed condolences for civilian casualties and voiced hope for stability and reconstruction following the ceasefire agreement reached in Egypt. Fikri Atao\u011flu, deputy prime minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, highlighted halal trade as both an economic driver and a diplomatic channel that enhances countries\u2019 visibility and fosters cooperation. <\/p>\n
Afghan Trade and Industry Minister Nureddin Azizi promoted Afghanistan\u2019s investment potential, citing its resources, workforce, and regional connectivity. Nigeria\u2019s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, described the summit as a key platform for advancing the halal economy and invited partners to support Nigeria\u2019s efforts to expand its share of Africa\u2019s halal food market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
World Halal Summit Highlights Sector Growth and Calls for Stronger Economic Cooperation …………. The global halal market\u2019s expanding reach and consumer confidence continue to strengthen the sector, President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan said in a message to the opening of the World Halal Summit\u2014Anadolu Agency reported. Erdo\u011fan noted that last year\u2019s summit hosted 50,000 visitors from …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":137314,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"facebook_108372464460192_245495985553329":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-137315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-world"],"yoast_head":"\n