Tehran – 27 May 2025
The Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization, Dr. Asad Khan met with Mr. Umberto de Pretto, Secretary General of the International Road Transport Union (IRU), at the ECO Secretariat to reaffirm and enhance the longstanding collaboration between the two organizations.
During the meeting, the two SGs commended the solid foundation of cooperation between ECO and IRU established over the years and expressed mutual commitment to deepening their partnership in support of trade facilitation and sustainable transport connectivity across the ECO region.
A key focus of the discussions was the implementation of the electronic TIR (eTIR) system. Recognizing its significant benefits for customs transit, both sides agreed on the need to explore avenues to support its broader adoption throughout the ECO region.
The meeting also underscored the importance of the ECO-TIR Guaranteeing Associations Consultative Group (ECO-TIRACG) as a valuable platform for dialogue and coordination among stakeholders.
This high-level engagement reflects the shared vision of ECO and IRU to facilitate cross-border transport, drive economic integration, and contribute to sustainable development across the wider ECO region.
