Astana, Kazakhstan – 12 October 2025 – The Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) proudly announces that its football team has secured second place at the CICA Secretariat Football Tournament, held in celebration of CICA Day under the framework of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
The friendly sporting event brought together teams representing major national and international institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Administration of the President, as well as the embassies of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Kuwait, China, Russia, and Tajikistan.
Throughout the competition, the IOFS team demonstrated outstanding teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance, culminating in an impressive performance that earned them the runner-up position among a strong lineup of competitors.
This achievement reflects the IOFS’s commitment not only to professional excellence but also to fostering camaraderie, mutual respect, and cultural exchange among participating countries and institutions within the CICA framework.
The Organization and its Director General, His Excellency Ambassador Berik Aryn, extend heartfelt congratulations to all participants for contributing to an atmosphere of friendship and unity - values that lie at the heart of both sport and multilateral cooperation.
