Finance Minister and ECO Secretary General meet to explore ways to increase trade and cooperation among member nations.
Key Takeaways:
i) Leaders agree on the importance of strengthening regional trade and connectivity.
ii) ECO Secretary General outlines steps to enhance trade and tourism within member countries.
iii) Pakistan’s Finance Ministry pledges full support for ECO initiatives.
Islamabad, Pakistan – Tuesday, April 8, 2025: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, met in Islamabad today to discuss ways to boost regional economic cooperation. The focus was on strengthening the ECO’s role in promoting trade, commerce, and tourism among its ten member countries.
During the meeting, Dr. Khan briefed the Finance Minister on the ECO’s strategic role in fostering regional economic cooperation. He emphasized the importance of regional trade and connectivity, particularly in the context of emerging trade corridors and markets. According to a press release issued by the finance ministry, both leaders agreed on the need to further strengthen regional trade and connectivity, recognizing its critical role in the economic development of member countries.
Dr. Khan also highlighted the steps the ECO has taken to enhance trade and tourism through increased engagement with member countries. He presented ideas on how to make the organization more effective in driving regional trade and cooperation.
The meeting concluded with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening ties between ECO member countries and fostering a collaborative environment for shared growth and development.
Senator Aurangzeb assured the Secretary General of the Finance Ministry’s full support for ECO initiatives aimed at advancing regional cooperation. He also reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to greater engagement with the organization, ensuring regular representation in future discussions and initiatives related to regional trade and connectivity.
The meeting concluded with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening ties between ECO member countries and fostering a collaborative environment for shared growth and development.
The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is a regional political and economic intergovernmental organization founded in 1985 in Tehran. It provides a platform to discuss ways to improve trade and investment opportunities and promote regional integration.
