Summary According to Foreign Office, Dar met ECO Secretary General Dr Asad Majeed Khan in Islamabad on the sidelines of the 30th session of the ECO Council of Ministers
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has announced that Pakistan will host the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in 2027.
According to the Foreign Office, Dar met ECO Secretary General Dr Asad Majeed Khan in Islamabad on the sidelines of the 30th session of the ECO Council of Ministers.
During the meeting, the deputy prime minister underscored the importance of strengthening regional cooperation, enhancing connectivity and promoting economic integration among member states.
Dar said Pakistan remained committed to advancing regional cooperation, connectivity and economic integration through the ECO framework.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a meeting with the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, on the sidelines of the 30th Meeting of the ECO Council of Ministers in Islamabad today. The DPM/FM underscored the importance of strengthening regional cooperation, connectivity and economic integration within the ECO region. He highlighted Pakistan’s priorities during its Chairmanship under the theme “Reviving Regionalism for a Resilient ECO” and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to hosting the ECO Summit in 2027. The Secretary General appreciated Pakistan’s excellent arrangements, hospitality and coordination for the 30th ECO-COM and congratulated Pakistan on its upcoming Chairmanship and hosting of the ECO-COM and ECO Summit in 2027, reflecting the importance Pakistan attaches to regionalism and multilateral cooperation. The DPM/FM appreciated the ECO Secretariat’s efforts in advancing the Organization’s agenda and its support for Pakistan’s priorities during its Chairmanship. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of close coordination between Pakistan and the ECO Secretariat during Pakistan’s Chairmanship to ensure effective implementation of agreed initiatives and advance shared goals of regional development and prosperity. #ECOCOM30 #PakistanECOChairmanship #ECOIslamabad
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) November 15, 2026
Meanwhile, Dr Asad Majeed Khan appreciated Pakistan’s excellent arrangements for the Council of Ministers meeting and its hospitality.
He also congratulated Pakistan on assuming the organisation’s upcoming chairmanship and on its plans to host the Council of Ministers and the ECO Summit in 2027.
The ECO secretary general said these developments reflected Pakistan’s importance in promoting regionalism and multilateral cooperation.
Both sides also agreed to maintain close coordination between Pakistan and the ECO Secretariat, ensure effective implementation of agreed initiatives and advance their shared objectives of regional development and prosperity.
