Pakistan to Chair 30th ECO Council of Ministers Meeting on November 15-16, 2026
ECO Member States to Discuss Regional Economic Cooperation in Islamabad
State-of-the-Art Media Centre Inaugurated for 30th ECO Ministerial Meeting
Islamabad – 15 November 2026 (Adnan Hameed) : Pakistan is all set to host the 30th Meeting of the Council of Ministers (COM) of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Islamabad on November 15-16, 2026, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chairing the high-level ministerial gathering.
Elaborate arrangements have been finalized to ensure the successful conduct of the conference, including the establishment of a state-of-the-art media centre at the Pakistan-China Friendship Centre for local and international media representatives.
Secretary Information Ishfaq Khalil and Principal Information Officer (PIO) Raeesa Adil inaugurated the media centre on Saturday evening at Pak-China Center,Islamabad.
Talking to media persons after inaugurated the media center at Pak-Chins Center, Ishfaq Khalil said the modern facility had been established to provide journalists covering the conference with advanced technological and communication facilities.
He said all arrangements had been completed and the fully equipped media centre would facilitate both local and foreign media personnel in performing their professional responsibilities.
The meeting is expected to bring together foreign ministers and heads of delegations from ECO member states, along with representatives of the ECO Secretariat and its subsidiary bodies, to discuss regional economic cooperation, connectivity and shared development priorities.
Pakistan’s chairmanship will advance the organization’s objectives under the theme “Reviving Regionalism for a Resilient ECO”, focusing on stronger regional partnerships, economic integration and sustainable development.
Pakistan will prioritize enhanced regional connectivity, improved trade routes, investment opportunities and stronger economic cooperation among member states. The gathering will also provide an opportunity to reinforce ECO’s role as an effective platform for diplomatic dialogue and regional collaboration.
The Islamabad meeting is expected to strengthen cooperation linking South Asia, Central Asia and West Asia, while providing fresh momentum to regional trade, transport networks and economic integration.
