ICYF, Turkish president hold bilateral meeting, discuss Landmark projects

The President of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, Mr. Taha Ayhan, and the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, have held a bilateral meeting.

The meeting, which was held on June 10th 2020, in Istanbul, was scheduled to discuss Landmark projects executed and series of programs implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic.

During the bilateral meeting, Mr. Ayhan summarized to the president of the host country the various successful and ongoing ICYF projects and programs, especially those implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Appreciating the support of president Erdogan, ICYF President stated that “On behalf of Muslim Youth and the ICYF family, the ICYF President expressed his deepest gratitude and thanks to H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Head of the strong support and generous contributions made by the Turkish Government to ICYF activities and projects implemented on the local and international levels since its establishment.”

He added that he appreciated the interest and support for ICYF’s vision and mission.

In response, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan further affirmed his nation’s continued support and contribution to ICYF’s activities and role in the development and empowerment of Muslim Youth in the OIC Geography and beyond.

He therefore urged the institution to reach more youth, especially those hailing from the Least Developed Countries of the OIC region.