ISLAMABAD, November 15, 2026: The two-day 30th meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers began in Islamabad on Sunday, bringing together representatives of member countries to discuss regional trade, economic cooperation and connectivity.
Pakistan is hosting the conference, with senior officials, secretaries and focal persons meeting on the opening day to finalise the agenda for the foreign ministers’ session scheduled for Monday, November 16.
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Musa Kulaklıkaya has arrived in Islamabad to lead Türkiye’s delegation at the meeting.
According to diplomatic sources, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to attend the conference, while Afghanistan’s foreign minister has not been invited.
The discussions will focus on strengthening regional trade, improving transport and energy cooperation, and exploring opportunities to connect Central Asian countries with international markets.
Member states are also expected to consider measures to enhance economic partnerships, expand trade relations and improve regional connectivity.
Diplomatic sources said visiting foreign ministers are expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during their stay in Islamabad.
The prime minister is also expected to host a luncheon in honour of the visiting dignitaries.
The meeting aims to advance economic cooperation among ECO member states and identify opportunities for stronger trade and infrastructure linkages across the region.