Tehran – February 5, 2025
ECO Secretary General Dr. Asad M. Khan was received by the honorable President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Mr. Masoud Pezeshkian.
The bilateral interaction reaffirmed ECO’s vital role as a unique platform to support regional cooperation and advance economic development of its members states.
Congratulating Dr. Khan on his appointment as the Secretary General of the Organization, President Pezeshkian expressed Iran’s commitment to enhancing regional cooperation and support to the Secretariat as the host country.
Secretary General Dr. Khan briefed the President on ECO’s role in promoting regional economic development, with Iran being its indispensable member. Outlining the important upcoming activities of ECO, including the 17th ECO Summit to be held on July 3-4, 2025 in Azerbaijan, he thanked the President for Iran’s outstanding contributions to the work of the Organization and requested his support and guidance in advancing ECO’s goals and objectives.