Islamic Organisation for Food Security

International organisation working to ensure food security in Member States. We are a specialized institution of @OIC_OCI.

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IOFS experts actively contributed to #COP31 discussions on climate-resilient food systems. Dr. Memduh Ünal joined sessions on agriculture, nutrition, regional cooperation, and integrated water management, while Dr. Abdelaziz Hajjaji spoke on advancing the Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus to strengthen climate-resilient crop production across Africa.

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On Day 1 of #COP31, IOFS DG H.E. Ambassador @BerikAryn spoke at the Türkiye and Kazakhstan Pavilions, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on agriculture and food security. He called for stronger international cooperation to advance climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable water management.

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During his stay in Almaty, IOFS DG H.E. Amb. @BerikAryn visited his alma mater, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, where he met with faculty and students to discuss diplomacy, international cooperation, and opportunities for academic partnership.

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On the sidelines of the Al-Farabi International Symposium 2026, Ambassdor @BerikAryn held bilateral meetings with Their Excellencies Mr. Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of @ICESCO_En; and Mr. Kürşad Zorlu (@zorlu77), Deputy Chairman of Türkiye's Justice and Development Party (AK Party) to advance cooperation in education, science, innovation, and sustainable development.

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H.E. Amb. @BerikAryn, DG of IOFS, participated in the Al-Farabi International Symposium 2026, where he delivered a keynote on "The Material Foundation of the Virtuous City: Food Security as a Civilizational Imperative." He highlighted food security as a foundation of sustainable development and human dignity.

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At the 42nd #COMCEC Ministerial Session in Istanbul, #IOFS presented its report on advancing food security and agricultural development across OIC Member States. The adopted resolutions commended IOFS’s contributions and encouraged Member States to benefit from its initiatives. IOFS also highlighted #WADI and #IOFSWAYA2027, calling for stronger support for women’s leadership in agrifood systems. #FoodSecurity #OIC

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IOFS and IWMI convened the side event “AI for Resilient Water-Food Systems” at #CairoWaterWeek2026, highlighting how AI can address water scarcity and improve agricultural water management.

#AI #watersecurity

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H.E. Amb. @BerikAryn, DG of the IOFS, welcomed Ms. Biljana Milosevic, Head of the @ICRC Regional Delegation for Central Asia, to discuss humanitarian cooperation, with a focus on Gaza and Afghanistan.

The meeting explored coordination on food security and humanitarian assistance, reaffirming both sides’ commitment to continued dialogue and future collaboration.

#HumanitarianAction #FoodSecurity #ICRC #Gaza #Afghanistan

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On the occasion of the Republic Day of Türkiye, the Islamic Organisation for Food Security extends its cordial congratulations!

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H.E. Amb. @BerikAryn, Director General of @IOFS_Official, addressed the 21st General Assembly of @SMIICGS virtually, reaffirming IOFS’s commitment to strengthening cooperation under the existing MoU and the Annual Coordination Meeting of OIC Institutions.

He highlighted the importance of harmonized standards, food safety, quality assurance and halal certification in advancing food security, facilitating intra-OIC trade and building more resilient agrifood systems. He also emphasized upcoming joint initiatives, including collaboration at #COP31 in Türkiye.

@OIC_OCI #IOFS #SMIIC #FoodSecurity

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IOFS Promotes Ethical AI for Food Security at IQRA’ 2026

As a conference partner at IQRA’ 2026 Global Conference (24–25 October), IOFS highlighted the role of ethical AI in advancing sustainable food security across OIC Member States.

Through an expert panel moderated by IOFS and a High-Level Strategic Roundtable intervention, the Organisation emphasized responsible AI, digital inclusion, climate-smart agriculture, early warning systems, and stronger cooperation to build resilient agrifood systems.

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IOFS DG H.E. Amb. @BerikAryn welcomed a Moroccan delegation to the IOFS Headquarters in Astana to discuss strengthening cooperation on food security and sustainable agriculture across OIC Member States.

The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of IOFS and Morocco to advancing collaboration and supporting sustainable agrifood development.
#IOFS #FoodSecurity #OIC

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🇰🇿 Азық-түлік қауіпсіздігі жөніндегі Ислам ұйымы барлық қазақстандықтарды ұлттық мереке – Республика күнімен шын жүректен құттықтайды!

Қазақстан халқына бейбітшілік, тұрақты даму және өркендеу тілейміз.

Республика күні құтты болсын!

🌎The Islamic Organisation for Food Security extends its warmest congratulations to the people of Kazakhstan on the occasion of Republic Day, celebrating the nation’s sovereignty, unity and statehood.

May Kazakhstan continue to enjoy lasting peace, prosperity and progress for the benefit of its people.

Happy Republic Day!

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H.E. IOFS Director General, Amb. @BerikAryn, welcomed H.E. Ambassador Muhammed Jabed (@mjhjabed1), Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the @OIC_OCI, to the IOFS headquarters in Astana on 23 October.

The exchanges prompted by the visit focused on strengthening cooperation in food security and agricultural development, alongside engagement with relevant Bangladesh’s agricultural research institutions.
#IOFS #FoodSecurity

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IOFS organised a Technical Study Visit to Türkiye for specialists from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture, strengthening cooperation in digital agriculture. Participants explored AI-driven governance, GIS, remote sensing, smart farming technologies and agricultural innovation through institutional meetings and field visits.
#IOFS #DigitalAgriculture #Kazakhstan #Türkiye

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@IOFS_Official, together with @OIC_COMSTECH, @wdoodf and Songhai Centre, empowered women in Benin through hands-on training in agricultural processing, food safety, entrepreneurship and value addition, 20-22 October 2026.

Through practical capacity-building initiatives, #IOFS is strengthening women’s role in agricultural value chains, creating economic opportunities and advancing food security across OIC Member States.

#IOFS #FoodSecurity #WomenInAgriculture #OIC

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H.E. IOFS Director General, Amb. @BerikAryn, hosted a high-level Iranian delegation led by H.E. Prof. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture-Jahad (@iran26585) and President of AREEO, at the Organization’sHQ in Astana on 22 October.

The visit was marked by the signing of an MoU between IOFS and AREEO, an important step towards stronger institutional cooperation in advancing respective mandates on food security and sustainable agricultural development.

#IOFS #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #Cooperation

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IOFS Director General H.E. Ambassador @BerikAryn welcomed H.E. Abdul Latif H. Al-Taher, Libya’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, to IOFS Headquarters in Astana on the margins of #KazAgroFarm2026.

The meeting concluded with the signing of an MoU to advance cooperation in genetic resources, livestock, wheat production, fisheries, climate resilience and agricultural research, with a Joint Action Plan for 2027–2029 to follow.

#IOFS #Libya #FoodSecurity #Agriculture

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The IOFS warmly congratulates H.E. Amb. Baghdad Amreyev on his well-deserved election as the new OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Administration and Finance by the 52nd OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad on 18 October 2026. We wish him every success in this important and noble responsibility.

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IOFS Director General H.E. Amb. Berik Aryn led the Organisation’s delegation that participated in the 52nd OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad on 17–18 October 2026, where he had the opportunity to meet heads of delegations of participating Member States and OIC Institutions, and followed deliberations leading to the adoption of the IOFS resolution, which included a new mandate on the Women in Agriculture Development Initiative (WADI).
#OICCFM52