The first International Halal Accreditation Congress was held in Ankara.

The First International Halal Accreditation Congress was held at the General Directorate of Forestry. The congress, which brought together public representatives, academics, sector stakeholders, experts in the field, and ambassadors from various countries, began with a recitation of the Holy Quran. In his opening speech, Minister Bolat said that many different verses in the Holy Quran refer to the principle of "halal." Emphasizing that the concept of halal is an important criterion to be considered in economic activities, which are an important part of life, Bolat reported that the Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) has carried out significant work to date. Bolat emphasized that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is important for Turkey, and that the government places great importance on the strategy to develop trade with Islamic countries under the coordination of the Ministry of Trade. Bolat highlighted that the share of the Islamic world in Turkey's foreign trade ...