On 28 August 2024, Mr. Paisan Rupanichkij, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, welcomed representatives from universities specialized in halal food science from African target countries, as well as universities affiliated with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), who attended the Plenary Session of the University Network for Halal Food Security 2024 at Narathip Auditorium, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

On this occasion, the Deputy Permanent Secretary stated that the purpose of this activity was to build a network between Thai and African universities in the field of halal food security, promote knowledge exchange, and facilitate joint research. He also emphasized the importance of the engagement of multiple stakeholders to achieve food security in a long run.

Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) and Department of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs jointly organized the University Network for Halal Food Security 2024 during 27 August - 1 September 2024 and invited representatives from universities in 7 African target countries, namely Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, and Morocco, as well as universities affiliated with the OIC to participate and be informed about Thailand's policies on halal products.