Pakistan vows to boost regional cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar hosts dinner for ECO foreign ministers
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hosted a dinner for foreign ministers and heads of delegations from Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states in Islamabad on Sunday, the state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported.
The dinner was held ahead of the 30th Meeting of the ECO Council of Ministers.
Dar welcomed the guests and expressed hope for productive talks.
He highlighted the strong ties among ECO member states and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to enhancing regional cooperation for peace, progress, and prosperity.
The event was attended by Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, representatives of the ECO Secretariat, members of the diplomatic corps, and senior officials of the Foreign Ministry.
Background
The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is a regional intergovernmental organization founded in 1985 to promote economic cooperation among its member states.
Pakistan is one of the founding members of the ECO, along with Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Significance
The ECO aims to promote economic cooperation, trade, and investment among its member states.
The organization's goals include improving transportation infrastructure, enhancing energy cooperation, and promoting tourism.
Pakistan's commitment to strengthening regional cooperation within the ECO framework is seen as a positive step towards promoting regional stability and economic growth.
