Astana, Kazakhstan – 10 July 2025 - The Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), H.E. Ambassador Berik Aryn, received the delegation of QazTrade, led by the Director General of QazTrade, Mr. Aitmukhammed Aldazharov, at the IOFS Headquarters in Astana.
During the meeting, the sides discussed opportunities to align their strategic priorities in support of Kazakhstan’s growing role in agri-food exports and regional trade. QazTrade presented a vision for closer cooperation aimed at enhancing the country's trade potential, to which IOFS expressed its support, particularly through the utilization of the International Islamic Food Processing Association (IFPA), a subsidiary body of IOFS headquartered in Dubai. As the OIC’s specialized institution for food security, IOFS emphasized its mandate to strengthen intra-OIC trade and promote practical mechanisms that facilitate economic integration among Member States.
Both parties underscored the importance of coordinated efforts to improve market access, support value-added production, and advance food security across the OIC region. Ambassador Aryn noted the strategic value of leveraging institutional platforms such as IFPA, while Mr. Aldazharov reaffirmed QazTrade’s commitment to supporting high-value, export-oriented sectors and expanding international partnerships.
The meeting concluded with agreement to maintain close dialogue and pursue targeted joint initiatives in areas such as trade facilitation, market intelligence, and capacity-building for exporters.
