Pakistan to Host 30th ECO Council of Ministers Meeting in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The 30th meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers is set to take place in Islamabad on November 15 and 16, as announced by the Foreign Office (FO) on Saturday.

The meeting will be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, with participation from foreign ministers and heads of delegations from ECO member states. Representatives from the organization’s secretariat and subsidiary bodies will also be in attendance, according to the FO’s statement.

This ministerial gathering will follow a preliminary meeting of senior officials from ECO member states, who will review the organization’s activities and programs, assess the work of its subsidiary bodies, and finalize the agenda and draft outcome documents for consideration by the ministers. This meeting underscores Pakistan’s role in fostering regional cooperation and economic collaboration among member states.

As the ECO aims to enhance trade and economic ties among its members, the outcomes of this meeting could have significant implications for regional stability and economic growth. Following the ministerial discussions, further steps will be taken to implement the agreed-upon initiatives, with expectations for enhanced cooperation in various sectors.