ISLAMABAD, NOV 15 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, on the sidelines of the 30th Meeting of the ECO Council of Ministers in Islamabad today.

The DPM/FM underscored the importance of strengthening regional cooperation, connectivity and economic integration within the ECO region. He highlighted Pakistan’s priorities during its Chairmanship under the theme “Reviving Regionalism for a Resilient ECO” and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to hosting the ECO Summit in 2027.

The Secretary General appreciated Pakistan’s excellent arrangements, hospitality and coordination for the 30th ECO-COM and congratulated Pakistan on its upcoming Chairmanship and hosting of the ECO-COM and ECO Summit in 2027, reflecting the importance Pakistan attaches to regionalism and multilateral cooperation. The DPM/FM appreciated the ECO Secretariat’s efforts in advancing the Organization’s agenda and its support for Pakistan’s priorities during its Chairmanship.

Both sides reaffirmed the importance of close coordination between Pakistan and the ECO Secretariat during Pakistan’s Chairmanship to ensure effective implementation of agreed initiatives and advance shared goals of regional development and prosperity.