Senate ratifies charter of the Islamic Organization for Food Security

"June 28, 2011 at the 38th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, held in Astana, Kazakhstan President proposed to develop the system of mutual food aid. It was also offered to make Kazakhstan headquarters of the organization. The new institution will contribute to strengthening the global position of Kazakhstan as a food producing powerhouse," said the Minister of Agriculture Asylzhan Mamytbekov presenting the bill.

The Minister also informed that during the 40th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in December 2013 in Guinea, a signing ceremony of the charter of the IOFS took place. Contrary to long-established practice of international harmonisation of statutory documents, the foreign ministers of a number of OIC member states expressed their unanimous support for the initiative, having signed the organisation's new charter during the session.

Executive Board, the working body of the organization, will monitor and supervise the execution of the decisions made by the General Assembly. Secretariat, a permanent body, will ensure the ongoing activities of the organization.
Islamic Organization for Food Security will not only identify and monitor food security in its member states, but will also implement practical policies and programmes to achieve goals and objectives contained in its charter.