- Ishaq Dar announced that Pakistan will host the ECO Summit in 2027.
- The announcement came during talks with ECO Secretary General Dr Asad Majeed Khan in Islamabad.
- Pakistan holds the ECO chairmanship for 2026–2027 under the theme “Reviving Regionalism for a Resilient ECO”.
- Both sides agreed to strengthen coordination between Islamabad and the ECO Secretariat.
Pakistan will host the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in 2027, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has announced. The decision underlines Islamabad's stated commitment to closer economic ties and cooperation across the region.
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Mr Dar made the announcement in Islamabad on Sunday, on the sidelines of the 30th session of the ECO Council of Ministers, according to the Foreign Office.
Talks with the ECO Secretary General
The announcement came during a meeting between Mr Dar and ECO Secretary General Dr Asad Majeed Khan.
Mr Dar stressed the need to improve regional connectivity, expand economic cooperation and deepen integration among ECO member countries.
Pakistan's chairmanship priorities
The foreign minister reiterated that Pakistan intends to use its upcoming ECO chairmanship to advance shared regional priorities. He said the country would also work to promote closer economic partnerships through the organisation.
Pakistan holds the ECO chairmanship for 2026–2027. Its chosen theme is “Reviving Regionalism for a Resilient ECO”, with a focus on regional connectivity, economic integration and stronger partnerships among member states.
Appreciation from the ECO Secretariat
Dr Asad Majeed Khan thanked Pakistan for its arrangements and hospitality for the ministerial meeting. He also congratulated the country on taking up the organisation's upcoming chairmanship.
He noted Pakistan's decision to host both the Council of Ministers meeting and the ECO Summit in 2027. In his view, Pakistan's role in leading these initiatives reflected its commitment to regionalism and multilateral cooperation.
Agreement on closer coordination
The two sides agreed to strengthen coordination between Islamabad and the ECO Secretariat. They also agreed to ensure the timely implementation of agreed initiatives.
Both said they would work together towards regional development and shared prosperity, the Foreign Office said.
Pakistan will hold the ECO chairmanship through 2026–2027 and will host both the Council of Ministers meeting and the ECO Summit in 2027. Islamabad and the ECO Secretariat have agreed to coordinate closely and implement agreed initiatives on time.
Questions and answers
When will Pakistan host the ECO Summit?
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that Pakistan will host the ECO Summit in 2027. The country will also host the Council of Ministers meeting that year.
What is Pakistan's theme for its ECO chairmanship?
Pakistan holds the ECO chairmanship for 2026–2027 under the theme “Reviving Regionalism for a Resilient ECO”. The focus is on regional connectivity, economic integration and stronger partnerships among member states.
Where was the announcement made?
Mr Dar made it in Islamabad during a meeting with ECO Secretary General Dr Asad Majeed Khan. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 30th session of the ECO Council of Ministers on Sunday.
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