DIRECTOR GENERAL
H.E. Ambassador Berik Aryn has been serving as the Director General of the Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS) since April 2024. His distinguished diplomatic career reflects a commitment to fostering international cooperation and advancing food security initiatives across the Islamic world.
Prior to his current post, Ambassador Aryn served as Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Permanent Representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and non-resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain. He holds academic degrees in Philology and Oriental Studies, Law, and a Master’s Degree in Regional Studies from leading universities in Kazakhstan.
Ambassador Aryn’s extensive diplomatic service includes key ambassadorial assignments in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria, where he actively represented Kazakhstan's interests. He has also engaged with prominent international organizations, including ICESCO, the League of Arab States, and the African Union. Domestically, in his capacity as Deputy Head of Administration in the Senate of the Parliament, he contributed to legislative processes, while his tenure as Vice-Minister for Religious Affairs and Civil Society focused on promoting religious harmony and strengthening civic engagement.
Ambassador Aryn had the honor of advancing Kazakhstan's successful bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (2017-2019) and played an instrumental role in organizing the Congresses of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana.
His exemplary service has been recognized with prestigious honors, including the "Kurmet" Order, the "Gratitude of the People" medal, and multiple commemorative awards.
AMBASSADOR BERIK ARYN