Istanbul – January 30, 2025

ECO Secretary General Dr. Asad M. Khan met with the President of the ECO Trade and Development Bank (ETDB), Mr. Mohammad Hashem Botshekan, in Istanbul. The meeting discussed the ways to foster the existing cooperation between the ECO Secretariat and the Bank.

Collaborating with international financial institutions and development partners, and establishment of trilateral mechanisms to finance regional projects, as well as the need to expand ETDB’s membership was emphasized during the interaction.

Furthermore, they underscored the importance of the increasing international focus on designing and financing of environmentally friendly projects, including climate resilience to better align with the Sustainable Development Goals throughout the ECO region.

Both sides agreed to continue dialogues aimed at strengthening their partnership to drive regional economic growth, infrastructure development and sustainable practices.