Tehran – August 26, 2024
ECO Secretary General, Dr. Asad M. Khan met with H.E. Mahdi Safari, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, and H.E. Seyed Jalaledin Alavi Sabzevari, Iran’s Permanent Representative to ECO.
The Iranian dignitaries congratulated Dr. Khan on assumption of his responsibilities as the Secretary General of the ECO, welcoming him to Iran. Their formal discussions focused on the organization’s priority areas and preparations for some important events, including the upcoming informal Council of Ministers (COM) and ECO-ASEAN Ministerial meetings, as well as the 28th COM meeting to be held in Iran this year.
Both sides emphasized the importance of regional cooperation, reiterating their commitment to strengthening economic diplomacy and enhancing collaboration among member states.
