On 18 February 2026, a delegation from the ECO Secretariat, headed by Deputy Secretary General Dr. Saberi Ansari, paid an official visit to the headquarters of the Iran National Standards Organization (INSO) in Karaj, Alborz Province of Iran.
The visit aimed to review ongoing cooperation and identify opportunities to advance the regional quality infrastructure agenda through the ECO Regional Institute for Standardization, Conformity Assessment, Accreditation and Metrology (ECO-RISCAM).
The ECO delegation was received by Dr. Majid Javanmard, President of the Iranian Standard Research Institute; Dr. Ghollasi Moud, INSO Deputy for Standards Development and Promotion; along with senior directors, experts, and specialists from both INSO and the Standard Research Institute. Representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran were also present.
The programme included a consultative meeting, during which discussions focused on preparations for key upcoming milestones, particularly the logistical and substantive arrangements for the inaugural General Council Meeting of ECO-RISCAM. The consultations were followed by an extensive tour of the specialized laboratories at the Standard Research Institute, intended to familiarize the ECO delegation with the activities, capabilities, and achievements of INSO as the host and leading body for this key regional initiative aimed at strengthening quality infrastructure through ECO-RISCAM.
The laboratory tour provided the ECO delegation with an opportunity to observe firsthand the technical processes, testing procedures, and expert assessments conducted by INSO, offering valuable insight into its operational capabilities and technical expertise.
