On May 1, 2025, the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization Dr. Asad M. Khan had a virtual meeting with Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), that marked a significant step towards strengthening ties between the two organizations.
During the meeting, the Secretary General Dr. Khan provided an overview of the Organization’s mission, structure, and key initiatives, with a special focus on its activities within the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. He highlighted the long-standing collaboration between ECO and ITU and expressed appreciation for the valuable support and cooperation shared over the years.
The sides engaged in a productive discussion on opportunities for enhanced future collaboration, while Dr. Khan reaffirmed the ECO’s interest in reviving a full-fledged partnership to address emerging challenges and seize new opportunities in the ICT landscape.
It was further agreed to explore concrete avenues for cooperation, ensuring that the ECO continues to contribute effectively to regional and global ICT development efforts.
