On August 16, 2022, a technical virtual meeting was held between the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) and the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) to exchange views on developing joint actions in implementing the food security and climate change projects to ensure sustainable agricultural development, and inclusive economic growth.
The IOFS was represented by Dr. Ismail Abdelhamid, IOFS Director of Programmes and Projects Office, Mr. Abdula Manafi Mutualo, IOFS Senior Liaison Officer, along with Ms. Raushan Kumekbayeva, IOFS Manager Coordinator.
The Institutions gave a brief overview of their programs and activities, exchanged details of their main work and strategic frameworks in the field of food security, agriculture, science and technology, as well as expressed their readiness to implement joint initiatives under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding and Action Plan that both parties agreed to sign in the near future.