The discussion focused on unifying halal standards, increasing collaboration in legislative and technical research, and establishing a global regulatory framework for the halal industry.

They also emphasized the importance of ensuring the authenticity of halal products and mutual acceptance of products manufactured in both countries.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Malaysia have agreed to mutually recognize each other's halal certificates through a memorandum of understanding.

This agreement covers recognition of certificates issued by the Saudi Halal Center in Malaysia, which is affiliated with the SFDA and JAKIM, as well as cooperation in conformity-assessment procedures, standards, technical regulations, and laboratory analysis.

Additionally, there will be an exchange of expertise and knowledge through training and research.