SESRIC Activities - Highlights

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK Addressed the WAPES Asia-Pacific Regional Conference 2024
Date : 16-17 July 2024 Venue : Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

The World Association of Public Employment Services Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (WAPES APRC) 2024 was hosted by Malaysia’s Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) and the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) in Kuala Lumpur. This year’s theme, “Mitigating Future Skills Gaps: Progressing into a Digital World of Work”, drew over 150 attendees including policymakers, business executives, and research academics.

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK Met with H.E. Fadhlina SIDEK, Minister of Education of Malaysia
Date : 16 July 2024 Venue : Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

A bilateral meeting was held between H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK and H.E. Fadhlina SIDEK, Minister of Education of Malaysia, on the sidelines of the World Association of Public Employment Services Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (WAPES APRC) 2024 in Kuala Lumpur. They discussed enhancing cooperation in education, particularly focusing on the Technical and Vocational Education and Training programme (TVET), aiming to expand opportunities for skills development and educational exchanges.

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK Met with Secretary General of Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture of Malaysia
Date : 16 July 2024 Venue : Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

On the sidelines of the World Association of Public Employment Services Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (WAPES APRC) 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK met with H.E. Ybhg. Dato’ Roslan Tan Sri ABDUL RAHMAN, Secretary General of Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture of Malaysia. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK Visited the Employees Provident Fund of Malaysia
Date : 17 July 2024 Venue : Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK came together with Mr. Mohamad Hafiz KASSIM, Chief Financial Officer of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) of Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur to discuss potential collaboration opportunities in the field of social security. The meeting was in line with SESRIC’s initiative to establish the OIC Social Security Institutions Network (OIC-SSINET), which aims to enhance cooperation among social security institutions in the OIC Member Countries.

SESRIC and Türkiye Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) Formalised Collaboration Through MoU Signing
Date : 11 July 2024 Venue : SESRIC Headquarters Ankara Türkiye

SESRIC and the Halal Accreditation Agency of the Republic of Türkiye (HAK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their ties and collaboration in knowledge exchange, competencies enhancement, and best practices within the Halal domain and relevant areas. The MoU aims to foster collaborative efforts in developing and implementing initiatives to support halal quality infrastructure in the OIC countries. The signing ceremony took place at SESRIC Headquarters in Ankara, Türkiye.

SESRIC and the OIC Labour Centre Signed an MoU to Enhance Collaboration
Date : 09 July 2024 Venue : SESRIC Headquarters Ankara Türkiye

SESRIC and the OIC Labour Centre signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to exchange knowledge, best practices, and expert competencies in labour, public employment services, social protection, and other relevant areas. The MoU also aims to promote effective participation in these fields among OIC countries. The signing ceremony took place at the SESRIC Headquarters in Ankara, Türkiye.

SESRIC DG H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK Pays Courtesy Visit to OIC ASG for Science & Technology H.E. Amb. Aftab Ahmad KHOKHER
Date : 04 July 2024 Venue : Jeddah Saudi Arabia

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Amb. Aftab Ahmad KHOKHER, the newly appointed Assistant Secretary-General for Science & Technology of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). H.E. SELÇUK congratulated H.E. KHOKHER on assuming his new role, which officially commenced on 1 July 2024.

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK Meets with IIFA Secretary General H.E. Prof. Dato Dr. Koutoub MOUSTAPHA
Date : 03 July 2024 Venue : Jeddah Saudi Arabia

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK met with H.E. Prof. Dato Dr. Koutoub MOUSTAPHA, Secretary General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA), at the IIFA Headquarters in Jeddah. This high-level meeting marked a significant step in fostering collaboration between SESRIC and IIFA.

Mr. Deodat MAHARAJ, Director of UN Technology Bank, Visits SESRIC to Explore Collaborative Opportunities
Date : 26 June 2024 Venue : Ankara Türkiye

Mr. Deodat MAHARAJ, Director of the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries, paid a visit to SESRIC to explore potential collaborative opportunities between the two institutions and enhance capacity building and sustainable development within the OIC region.

President of TKDK Visits SESRIC for Joint Initiatives in Agriculture and Rural Development
Date : 25 June 2024 Venue : Ankara Türkiye

Dr. Ahmet Abdullah ANTALYALI, President of the Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution (TKDK/ARDSI), paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK to explore joint initiatives in agriculture and rural development between the two institutions.

Director General of IRCICA Visits SESRIC to Enhance Collaborative Efforts
Date : 24 June 2024 Venue : Ankara Türkiye

H.E. Amb. Prof. Dr. Mahmud Erol KILIÇ, Director General of the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA), paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK at the SESRIC Headquarters.

SESRIC and BIBF Signed an MOU to Foster Enhanced Cooperation
Date : 14 June 2024 Venue : Istanbul Türkiye

SESRIC and the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster enhanced cooperation in Istanbul, Türkiye. Signed by H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK and H.E. Dr. Ahmed AL SHAIKH, Chief Executive Officer of BIBF, this MoU aims to establish a framework for cooperation and enhance collaboration between the parties in areas of mutual interest.

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK Pays Courtesy Visit to H.E. Salih TANRIKULU, Chairman of the State Supervisory Council of Türkiye
Date : 13 June 2024 Venue : Ankara Türkiye

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Salih TANRIKULU to congratulate him on his recent appointment as the Chairman of the State Supervisory Council of the Republic of Türkiye. H.E. TANRIKULU also serves as a distinguished member of the Board of Directors of SESRIC.

SESRIC Participated at 3rd Ministerial Meeting of the TPS-OIC Trade Negotiating Committee
Date : 10-11 June 2024 Venue : Istanbul Türkiye

The Third Ministerial Meeting of the Trade Preferential System among the Member Countries of the OIC (TPS-OIC) Trade Negotiating Committee (TNC), hosted by the Republic of Türkiye, was held in İstanbul on 10-11 June 2024. Ministers and senior officials representing 42 OIC Member States that are party to the TPS-OIC, as well as relevant OIC and regional intergovernmental organisations, participated in the meeting. The SESRIC delegation, headed by H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK, attended the two-day meeting.

SESRIC Director General Visits Newly Elected President of Turkish Green Crescent Society
Date : 04 June 2024 Venue : Istanbul Türkiye

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Dr. Mehmet DİNÇ, the recently elected President of the Turkish Green Crescent Society. H.E. SELÇUK extended her heartfelt congratulations to Dr. DİNÇ on his new role.