Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) announced on Tuesday that it is exploring cooperation on halal certification with Peru.

BPJPH head Ahmad Haikal Hasan said he had discussed the possible collaboration with Peruvian Ambassador to Indonesia, Luis Tsuboyama.

"This collaboration is an important step in expanding the global halal ecosystem," Hasan said in his statement.

He noted that the meeting followed up on President Prabowo Subianto's talks with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, where both leaders discussed opportunities for cooperation in the halal product sector.

The talks also included plans to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on halal cooperation between BPJPH and relevant Peruvian insti...