{"id":6249,"date":"2025-12-01T10:30:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T01:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/?p=6249"},"modified":"2025-12-01T10:30:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T01:30:58","slug":"turkiye-saudi-forum-explores-fresh-trade-horizons-at-global-halal-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/trade\/6249\/","title":{"rendered":"T\u00fcrkiye-Saudi Forum Explores Fresh Trade Horizons at Global Halal Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkiyetoday.com\/business\/turkiyesaudi-business-forum-highlights-new-trade-potential-at-world-halal-summit-3210558\">Turkey Today<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Business Leaders Convene to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Partnerships<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fresh trade potential between T\u00fcrkiye with Saudi Arabia was discussed Friday at the T\u00fcrkiye\u2013Saudi Arabia Business Forum, held in Istanbul as part of the 11th World Halal Summit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The forum, organized by the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), addressed sectors with proposals aimed at increasing trade volume between the two countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The four-day World Halal Summit with Halal Expo began Wednesday in Istanbul under the auspices of the Turkish presidency, with the participation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Turkish Trade Ministry, the Halal Accreditation Agency with other institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 11th edition of the Summit runs from Nov. 26 to 29, with Anadolu Agency serving as the global communications partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sector representatives gathered under the theme &#8220;Strengthening Halal Industry via Innovation with Excellence.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Strategic Sectors, Investment Areas, Cooperation Models Discussed<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The T\u00fcrkiye\u2013Saudi Arabia Business Forum brought together leading representatives of the two countries&#8217; business communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discussions focused on new business areas, sectoral opportunities with investment potential that could boost bilateral trade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participants also examined investment opportunities in strategic sectors, steps to increase trade volume with long-term economic cooperation models.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Growth in the global halal market with the two countries&#8217; shared competitiveness were among the main topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bilateral business meetings (B2B) provided an important platform for Turkish with Saudi companies to develop new partnerships while exploring concrete project opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>T\u00fcrkiye Positions Itself as Key Actor in Halal Trade<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a video message to the summit, Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said T\u00fcrkiye is among the countries shaping the future of halal trade through its strong industrial infrastructure, qualified human resources with extensive experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He said growing global interest in halal goods with services reflects the economic, social viability of production in line with Islamic guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yilmaz noted that the halal economy has exceeded $7 trillion, now meeting both Muslim with global consumer expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Halal Standards as Strategic Cooperation Area<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yilmaz said the halal economy has become a strategic field that strengthens production quality, trust in trade with cooperation among Islamic countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He recalled that T\u00fcrkiye played a leading role in establishing the Islamic Forum of Halal Accreditation Bodies, the institution responsible for multilateral recognition of halal certificates based on OIC\/SMIIC standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He also said that hosting the summit with forum for 11 consecutive years under the auspices of the Turkish presidency reflects the importance T\u00fcrkiye places on the halal economy with its leadership in shaping the regional, global halal ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yilmaz emphasized that both events bring together companies from sectors including food, cosmetics, textiles, organic products, tourism with health care, offering new trade, investment with cooperation opportunities across the halal industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Original Article:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">T\u00fcrkiye Today. (2025). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">T\u00fcrkiye\u2013Saudi Business Forum highlights new trade potential at World Halal Summit<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. T\u00fcrkiye Today. 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