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19 January 2013
Islamic Development Bank Visit The Secretary General of SMIIC, Mr. Haluk
they discussed and examined the SMIIC projects
DAĞ, visited the Headquarters of the Islamic
submitted and the ways and means to support
Development Bank (IDB) on 19 January 2013, in
further SMIIC projects in the future.
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The President of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), H.E. Dr. Ahmad
The Secretary General and his accompanying
Mohamed Ali Al Madani received SMIIC Delegation
delegation met with H.E. Dr. Ahmet Tıktık, Vice
at his office. During the meeting both sides had
President (Corporate Services) and shared their
useful exchange of views and extensive discussion
opinions on the activities of SMIIC.
on various issues of common concern. In particular,
20 January 2013
OIC Headquarters Visit The Secretary General of SMIIC, Mr. Haluk DAĞ,
discussion on various issues of common concern.
visited the Headquarters of the Organization of
In particular, they discussed and examined the
Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on 20 January 2013, in
ways and means to strengthen the institutional
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Secretary
structure and awareness of SMIIC in the future.
General of the OIC, H.E. Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu
21 January 2013
received SMIIC Delegation at his office. During the
The Secretary General and his accompanying
meeting General Secretariat of SMIIC submitted the
delegation met with senior officials of the OIC at
annual report of SMIIC for 2012 and had extensive
different levels about SMIIC activities.
Muslim World League Visit The Secretary General of SMIIC, Mr. Haluk DAĞ,
General Secreteriat delegation introduced SMIIC,
visited the Headquarters of the Muslim World
discussed possible areas of cooperation between
League on 21 January 2013, in Mecca, Kingdom
two institutions and invited Muslim World League
of Saudi Arabia. The Secretary General of Muslim
to take active role in the Accreditation committee
World League, H.E. Abdullah Al-Turki received SMIIC
(AC) of SMIIC.
Delegation at his office. During the meeting SMIIC
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Islamic Solidarity Fund Visit SMIIC General Secreteriat delegation visited the
Delegation at his office. During the meeting SMIIC
Headquarters of the Islamic Solidarity Fund on 21
delegation introduced SMIIC and possible areas
January 2013, in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
of cooperation between sister institutions was
The Executive Director of Islamic Solidarity Fund,
discussed.
21 January 2013
H.E. Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Khuzayem received SMIIC
Conference on Halal Food and Safety General Secretariat of SMIIC participated in
on 26 January 2013, Manisa, Republic of Turkey,
the Conference on Halal Food and Food Safety
where a comprehensive presentation was made by
organized by SMIIC and one NGO as a stakeholder
SMIIC.
26 January 2013
and supported by other stakeholders that was held
12th Session of Islamic Summit Conference
06 February 2013
The Secretary General of SMIIC, Mr. Haluk DAĞ and General Secretariat staff participated in the 12th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference that was held on 06 - 07 February 2013, Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt.
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MUSİAD Visit
February 2013 General Secretariat of SMIIC visited Independent Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association Headquarters (MUSİAD), on 21 February,
in
İstanbul. During the meeting, SMIIC was introduced and common possible areas of cooperation between two parties were discussed. SMIIC was invited to participate in the International Business Forum (IBF) organized by MUSİAD.
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25 February 2013
Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock of the Republic of Turkey General Secretariat of SMIIC visited the Ministry
common possible areas of cooperation between
of Food, Agriculture and Livestock of the Republic
two parties were discussed and the experts of
of Turkey, on 25 February 2013, in Ankara,
Ministry were invited to take active roles in the
Republic of Turkey. During the meeting, where a
relevant TCs of their concern.
comprehensive presentation was made by SMIIC,
15 March 2013
Ministry for EU Affairs Visit General Secretariat of SMIIC visited the Ministry
the SMIIC delegation at the meeting. During the
for European Union (EU) Affairs, Republic of Turkey
meeting, the establishment of SMIIC and its latest
on 15 March 2013, in İstanbul, Republic of Turkey.
activities were briefly introduced. The Minister also
Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator, H.E.
expressed his appreciation to TURKAK, an affiliated
Egemen Bağış received the SMIIC Delegation at
institution of the Ministry of EU Affairs and the
the Ortaköy Office of the Ministry. The Acting
Chairman of Accreditation Committee of SMIIC for
Secretary General of Turkish Accreditation Agency
their valuable work in SMIIC.
2nd meeting of SMIIC/TC2: Halal Cosmetics Issues
Personal Care Products: General Guidelines” was
and 3rd Meeting of SMIIC/TC1: Halal Food Issues
approved by TC2 and a drafting working group was
were consecutively held on 17 – 21 March 2013
formed to further workout the working draft. The
in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, hosted by Emirates
revision projects of the existing standards based
Authority for Standardization & Metrology (ESMA).
on comments from the field have been commenced
A new project entitled “Halal Cosmetics and
by TC1.
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(TURKAK), Dr. Halil İbrahim Çetin, accompanied