April 8, 2025- Islamabad
During his visit to Pakistan, the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), H.E. Dr. Asad M. Khan, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Abdul Aleem Khan, Federal Minister for Communications of Pakistan. The discussion centered on ways to strengthen regional trade and transport linkages in the ECO region.
Dr. Khan highlighted the upcoming 13th Transport Ministers Meeting, set to take place on June 2, 2025, in Iran, and encouraged Pakistan’s active participation. He stressed the importance of operationalizing the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul (ITI) corridor to boost regional connectivity. The Honorable Minister expressed Pakistan’s readiness to work closely with the ECO Secretariat to achieve shared goals.
Both sides agreed on the critical role of transport in driving regional trade and economic growth. The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to enhancing regional cooperation and connectivity.
