Tehran – January 23, 2025
ECO Secretary General, Ambassador Dr. Asad M. Khan, met with H.E. Ambassador Alizade, Azerbaijan’s Permanent Representative, to advance preparations for the 17th ECO Summit, set to take place in Baku on July 3-4, 2025.
The discussion focused on preparations for and ensuring a collaborative approach to the Summit’s agenda and outcome document, as well as exploring the possibility of hosting side events during the Summit. The two sides emphasized the importance of collective efforts to achieve the Summit’s objectives and further regional cooperation.
The discussions also reviewed preparations for the upcoming High-Level Committee Meeting on ECO Reforms and Prospects of Regional Cooperation, scheduled for February 3, 2025, with the participation of ECO Deputy Foreign Ministers.

