ECO ministerial meeting delegates from friendly and regional nations began arriving in Islamabad on Sunday to participate in the high-level huddle starting in the federal capital.
Delegates Land for Regional Talks
Turkiye’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Musa Kulaklikaya, arrived in the capital and was received by foreign ministry officials, according to a Foreign Office statement. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Deputy Secretary General Ahmad Saidmurodzoda also landed in Islamabad for the sessions.
Additional high-profile arrivals included Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Azerbaijan Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov, and Kazakhstan Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issagaliyev. Tahsin Ertugruloglu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, reached the city a day prior.
Key Leaders and Agenda
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chairs the two-day session.
- The gathering runs from November 15 to November 16.
- Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to join the talks.
- Pakistan serves as the chair of the ECO for the 2026-2027 term.
The Foreign Office stated that the event aims to strengthen regional integration and connectivity. Prior to the main event, a Meeting of Senior Officials reviewed organizational programs and finalized draft outcome documents. Pakistan is advancing regional objectives under the theme “Reviving Regionalism for a Resilient ECO.”
Why It Matters
The diplomatic gathering provides a key platform for member states to enhance economic cooperation and regional integration. With Pakistan holding the chair for 2026-2027, the discussions help shape joint policies and foster stability amid ongoing regional developments.
What Happens Next
Delegates will finalize and adopt outcome documents during the ministerial sessions, setting the operational course for the organization’s regional initiatives and programs.
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