The Government has signed a new halal cooperation arrangement in Jakarta.
This agreement has strengthened trade access to Indonesia and created new opportunities for New Zealand’s red meat and dairy exporters.
Agriculture and Trade Minister, Todd McClay announced that Indonesia is an important growth market for dairy and meat products – worth over NZD 1.1 billion in exports last year.
"With a population of 280 million and a large middle class, Indonesia is a focus market for the Government,” said McClay.
The Halal Cooperation Arrangement (HCA) supports ongoing collaboration between New Zealand and Indonesia on halal standards, certification, and product assurance, helping exporters meet requirements and streamline trade.
“When rural New Zealand does well, all New Zealanders do well.”
McClay said there is huge potential for New Zealand's premium products, and this agreement will give exporters confidence in maximising that opportunity.
“Importantly, the HCA was developed with close input from our dairy and red meat sectors, delivering value for our world-best producers. This is another step in our plan to grow the economy by boosting exports and delivering stronger returns for Kiwi farmers and processors.”
New Zealand has been a long-term partner to Indonesia, and the government has strong ambitions to strengthen the relationship, heading towards 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2028.
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