Lebanon Considers Joining Islamic Organization for Food Security

On March 17, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Lebanon Rasul Zhumaly met with the Director of the Department of International Organizations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon Hussein Haidar.

During the conversation, issues of bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and Lebanon, interaction within international organizations, as well as Lebanon’s possible accession to the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) were discussed.The Ambassador provided information about the history of the IOFS, created on the initiative of Kazakhstan, its goals and objectives, as well as the Charter of the Organization.

The Lebanese diplomat noted that this issue is under consideration by the relevant government bodies. Considering that the issue of food security is one of the pressing problems for Lebanon, he expressed hope for his country's accession to the IOFS.