On October 03, 2022 Director General of Islamic Organization for Food Security, H.E. Mr. Yerlan A. Baidaulet held a bilateral meeting with Chairman of the IOFS General Assembly, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Yerbol Karashukeyev.
During the meeting officials discussed overall outcomes of Kazakhstan's chairmanship of the IOFS, achieving organisation’s goals and challenges related to implementation of the IOFS’ 16 strategic programs.
IOFS General Assembly that will be held online on 10-11 October, 2022 and is hosted by the Republic of Tunisia was discussed widely, parties highlighted importance of implementing projects aimed at strengthening mutual trade and supply chains between OIC member states, as well as emphasized importance of humanitarian initiative of the organization, particularly implementation of Afghanistan Food Security Program.
Parties also exchanged views on the need for an integrated approach to ensure national food security. IOFS Secretariat announced its readiness to provide the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan with comprehensive support on this issue.