A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) and GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) on 26 November 2017 in İstanbul, Republic of TURKEY.

The MOU was signed by H.E. Nabil A. MOLLA, Secretary General, GSO and H.E. Mr. İhsan ÖVÜT, Secretary General, SMIIC with the aim to continue cooperation and constructive working relations between SMIIC and GSO, in order to enhance communication and coordination with a view to boost standardization activities through harmonization of standards, technical regulations, conformity assessment procedures and accreditation.

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