Indonesia always seeks cooperation with partners, including Vietnam, to produce foods acceptable for Muslims, said Secretary General of the Indonesian Ministry of Industry Eko Cahyanto in an interview with Voice of Vietnam.

"A majority of Indonesia’s population are Muslims. We concern about the Halal aspects of the products so who can fulfill our requirements we can accept. We also have cooperation with many countries. I see that Vietnam has an interest in Halal industry in Indonesia. Indonesia also consumes some products from Vietnam. I think as long as you can produce good quality products that meet the people’s demand, you have potential,” said Eko.

Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) reported that more than 50 countries are looking to cooperate and expand cooperation with Indonesia in the Halal industry. The agency said it is particularly interested in enhancing cooperation with Vietnam, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Uruguay.