The ECO functions through its intergovernmental machinery, Secretariat and specialized agencies and regional institutions. The intergovernmental character of the Organization is represented through different bodies which include meetings of Heads of State/Government, Council of Ministers (COM), Regional Planning Council (RPC), Council of Permanent Representatives (CPR), sectoral ministerial meetings as well as expert groups, working groups, committees, etc.
Summit
According to the Article IV of the Treaty of Izmir, the Heads of State/Government of the Member States meet biennially or more often if considered necessary by the Member States. The Summit meetings review the objective conditions and progress in implementation...
Regional Planning Council (RPC)
The Regional Planning Council (RPC) is the main technical planning body within ECO which comprises the heads of the Planning Organizations of the Member States as well as officials and experts from the national sectoral ministries and agencies. RPC convenes...
Council of Ministers (COM)
The Council of Ministers (COM) is the highest policy and decision-making body of ECO. It comprises the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Member States who meet in regular, informal and extraordinary sessions. The Council of Ministers may, if deemed...