Banjul, Republic of The Gambia – 03 May 2024 – On his first outing as the new Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), His Excellency Ambassador Berik Aryn was received at the Office of His Excellency Dr. Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of The Gambia, to express appreciation of the country’s unwavering support to the implementation of the IOFS Strategic Vision 2031, as well as in his election at the recently held 1st Extraordinary General Assembly.
The two sides had also the opportunity to exchange views on matters related with Gambian national priorities with which the IOFS could intervene to support the country in being food sufficient while developing its agricultural sector, as well as the proposal for the Ministry to host in Banjul some events within the framework of implementation of the Africa Food Security Initiative (AFSI).
Additionally, the Director General briefed on the consultations with relevant authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan towards hosting the IOFS 7th General Assembly to which all Member States would be dully invited to attend and contribute for its successful holding once all necessary arrangements are finalized.
It is worth mentioning that the IOFS Director General is in Banjul to attend the 15th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference to be held on 04-05 May 2024 and is being assisted by Mr. Abdula Manafi Mutualo, Chief Multilateral Affairs Officer, and Mr. Baglan Naribek, Multilateral Affairs Officer.
