Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy, Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Political Affairs, held separate meetings with several officials on the sidelines of the 52nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Baghdad, Iraq.

The Undersecretary held talks with: Bakhramjon Aloyev, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Dr Mohammed Bahr Al Uloom, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq; Humayun Kabir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; Khairat Tursunkulov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic; and Adibek Qalandar, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan.

The discussions focused on relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest. They also saw exchanges of views on regional and international developments and discussed issues on the OIC session’s agenda.

Sheikh Khalifa also met Ambassador Berik Aryn, Director General of the Islamic Organisation for Food Security, and Sarah bint Ismail Al Shouri, Executive Director of the Women’s Development Organisation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

The meetings explored opportunities for cooperation with both organisations and the exchange of expertise in promoting sustainable food security, empowering women and developing their capabilities.