Astana – 14 October 2026
The Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened today in Astana, Kazakhstan, to prepare for the 14th ECO Ministerial Meeting on Transport, scheduled for 15 October 2026. The meeting was chaired by the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The meeting reviewed two key documents: the ECO Transport Strategy 2026–2035 and the draft Astana Declaration, which will be submitted to the Transport Ministers for consideration.
In his opening remarks, Ambassador Silapberdi Nurberdiyev, Deputy Secretary General of ECO responsible for Transport and Communications and Human Resources and Sustainable Development, emphasized the importance of strengthening regional transport connectivity, enhancing the efficiency of transport corridors, and promoting sustainable and resilient transport systems across the ECO region.
Ambassador Nurberdiyev also briefed the participants on the preparations for the Ministerial Meeting and highlighted the importance of the proposed Strategy in providing a long-term framework for cooperation among ECO Member States in the transport sector.
The discussions reflected the shared commitment of Member States to advancing regional connectivity, facilitating trade and transit, and strengthening cooperation in transport infrastructure and logistics.
The outcomes of the SOM will contribute to the preparations for the 14th ECO Ministerial Meeting on Transport and the further development of regional transport cooperation under the ECO framework.
