America News Agency

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with Economic Cooperation Organization Secretary-General Dr. Asad Majeed Khan on the sidelines of the ECO Council of Ministers meeting held in Islamabad.

During the meeting, Dar emphasized the importance of strengthening regional cooperation, connectivity, and economic integration across the ECO region. Noting that Pakistan's priorities during its chairmanship were shaped by the theme "Revitalizing Regionalism for a Resilient ECO," Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to hosting the 2027 ECO Summit.

ECO Secretary-General Khan commended Pakistan's organization of the meeting and its hosting preparations, congratulating the country on its chairmanship of the upcoming ECO Council of Ministers meeting and Summit. Khan stated that Pakistan's emphasis on regional cooperation would contribute to advancing the organization's agenda.

Both sides emphasized the importance of close coordination between Pakistan and the ECO Secretariat during Pakistan's chairmanship. They agreed to implement the initiatives already agreed upon and advance their shared objectives of regional development and prosperity.