Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today reaffirmed Pakistan’s ongoing support for the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and its objectives, particularly in enhancing intra-regional trade among member countries. His commitment came during a meeting with ECO Secretary General Khusrav Noziri in Islamabad.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the discussions focused on the continued collaboration under the “ECO Vision 2025” framework, which aims to deepen economic ties within the region. This vision was initially signed during the 2017 ECO Summit hosted in Islamabad under the leadership of then Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.
During the meeting, Secretary General Noziri briefed Prime Minister Sharif on the latest initiatives and the reform agenda that he has pursued to rejuvenate the organization during his tenure. The Prime Minister lauded Noziri’s efforts in promoting ECO as a pivotal regional platform for cooperation and wished him well for his future after his tenure concludes.
Prime Minister Sharif also expressed pride in the appointment of Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, a former Pakistani Foreign Secretary, as the incoming Secretary General of ECO, indicating a continuation of strong leadership within the organization. Furthermore, he extended his best regards to Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, underlining the strong diplomatic ties within the ECO framework.
The outgoing Secretary General thanked Pakistan for its consistent support during his leadership, which has been instrumental in advancing the organization’s goals.