On October 28, 2025, the fourth Meeting of the Ministers of Internal Affairs of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by the Minister of Internal Affairs Muhammet Hydyrov participated in the meeting. The opening ceremony was attended by the President of the … [Read more...]
ECO Interior Ministers Convene in Tehran After 15-Year Hiatus: Regional Security and Economic Integration Take Center Stage
nCa Report Overview The fourth meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Interior Ministers concluded in Tehran on October 28, 2025, marking a significant milestone after a 15-year hiatus. The summit, held at the Summit Conference Hall, brought together ministers and senior officials from ten member states and adopted the Tehran Declaration, outlining … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Strengthens Ties with Pakistan and UAE at ECO Summit: Focus on TAPI Pipeline and Energy Cooperation
On July 4, 2025, on the sidelines of the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Ishaq Dar. During the constructive conversation, the heads of the foreign policy departments discussed a … [Read more...]
Karabakh Horses as a Symbol of Cultural Heritage: ECO Leaders Attend the “Victory” Show in Aghdam
On July 3, the historic and architectural museum complex “Imaret” in Aghdam hosted a vibrant cultural event — a demonstration show of Karabakh horses titled “Victory.” The event was attended by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, President of the Turkish … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister arrives in Azerbaijan to attend the ECO summit
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov visited Fuzuli. The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Azerbaijan informed APA about this. Meredov will take part in the XVII Summit of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation (ECO), which will be held today and on July 4 in Khankendi. … [Read more...]
ECO Prepares for the 17th ECO Summit in Azerbaijan
The Republic of Azerbaijan will host the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit on July 3–4, 2025, in Khankendi, reaffirming its leadership in promoting regional cooperation and sustainable development. The Summit will convene ECO Heads of States/Government, Ministers, ECO Observers, Special Guests from non-ECO countries and heads of international organizations to … [Read more...]
Regional cooperation in focus: Results of the ECO Transport Meeting in Tehran
On 2 June 2025, Tehran hosted the 13th Ministerial Meeting on Transport of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), which was attended by ministers, deputy ministers and senior representatives of ECO member States, as well as officials from international partner organizations. This meeting served as a key platform for strengthening regional cooperation in the field of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan participated in the meeting of the Customs Services of the ECO member States
On May 28, 2025, Maksat Khudaikuliev, Chairman of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, participated in the 10th meeting of the Council of Heads of Customs Administrations of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member countries, held in Tehran, Iran. The meeting's agenda focused on key initiatives to enhance regional customs cooperation, including simplifying … [Read more...]
ECO Secretary General Holds Bilateral Meetings with Turkmen Officials, Boosting Cooperation
On the sidelines of the inaugural ECO Forum on Sustainable Development held in Arkadag City, ECO Secretary General Dr. Asad M. Khan engaged in a series of high-level bilateral meetings with key officials from Turkmenistan. Dr. Khan met with Mrs. Bayramgul Orazdurdyyeva, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan in charge of Science, Education and … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Receives Heads of Delegations from ECO Member States
On Monday, 28 April, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held separate meetings with the heads of delegations from member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the first ECO Ministerial Forum on Sustainable Development. Meeting with ECO Secretary-General Asad Majid Khan Asad Majid Khan noted the high … [Read more...]
First ECO Forum on Sustainable Development
The 1st Economic Cooperation Organization Forum on Sustainable Development was held on 28–29 April 2025 in the smart city of Arkadag, Turkmenistan. The landmark Forum, jointly organized by ECO and the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, focused on strengthening regional cooperation and advancing efforts toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable … [Read more...]
Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization
On 28 April 2025, on the sidelines of the First High-level Forum on Sustainable Development in the Organization for Economic Cooperation (ECO) region in Arkadag, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with ECO Secretary General Asad Majeed Khan. During the meeting, the parties reviewed the main areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the ECO, as … [Read more...]
ECO Members Meet in Arkadag to Advance Sustainable Development
Senior Officials from ECO Member States met today in Arkadag, Turkmenistan, to strengthen cooperation on achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ECO Deputy Secretary General Ambassador Silapberdi Nurberdiyev highlighted the need for aligned policies, regional partnerships, and innovative solutions to address key challenges, including health, gender equality, … [Read more...]
International Conference “The Role of Neutrality in Strengthening International Peace” was held in Islamabad
On March 15, 2025, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan jointly with the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) of Pakistan held an international conference "The Role of Neutrality in Strengthening International Peace" dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Neutrality of Turkmenistan. In his welcoming address, Ambassador of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
ECO Secretariat Hosts Virtual Presentation on Fiber-Optic Line along the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway
The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Secretariat recently organized a virtual presentation and Q&A session featuring applied scientist from Kazakhstan Dr. Asset Durmagambetov. The session focused on discussing the implementation of a fiber-optic line along the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway, utilizing an advanced data squeezing solution as a test for the … [Read more...]
ECO Facilitates Talks on Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Trade Zone
The Economic Cooperation Organization Secretariat hosted the First Bilateral Meeting of the Sub-Working Group under the Working Group on establishing the ECO Joint Trade Zones. The meeting brought together the representatives of the relevant Ministries and Agencies of Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran to discuss various aspects of establishing a Joint Trade Zone … [Read more...]
Rashid Meredov and Asad Majid Khan discussed prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and ECO
On 12 February 2025, within the framework of the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov to the Islamic Republic of Iran, a meeting was held with the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Dr. Asad Majid Khan. During the meeting, an interested exchange of views took place on the current state of multifaceted … [Read more...]
New Ambassador of Turkmenistan Presents Credentials to ECO Secretary General
Ambassador Ilyas Gayypov, the newly appointed Permanent Representative to the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), officially presented his credentials to the Secretary General of the ECO, Ambassador Asad M. Khan, ECO reports in a press release. Warmly welcoming Ambassador Gayypov to the ECO Secretariat, Ambassador Khan emphasized the Secretariat’s readiness to … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Invites ECO to Transport Conference
Head of International Economic Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Ambassador Atageldi Haljanov visited ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) Secretary General Dr. Asad M. Khan at the ECO Secretariat in Tehran. According to ECO’s press release, expressing Turkmenistan’s desire to maintain a closer engagement with ECO, Haljanov … [Read more...]
ECI President Meets with Tajikistan’s Culture Minister to Enhance Collaborative Initiatives
In a significant step toward enhancing cultural collaboration among the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) and the ECO member states, Dr. Saad S. Khan, President ECI, called on H.E. Ms. Matlubakhon Sattoriyon, Honourable Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan, on August 5, 2024. Minister Sattoriyon expressed her enthusiasm for deepening ties with ECI and reiterated … [Read more...]
ECI Hosts Prestigious Calligraphy Exhibition—speakers laud ECI role
“Cultural Diplomacy is the name of the game in modern international relations. And calligraphic artwork designed by artists of one country of poetry composed by luminary of another region is a step towards cultural globalization” this was said by speakers at the opening ceremony of exhibition titled “Poetic Strokes Exhibition: Bridging Cultures Through Persian Calligraphy”, at … [Read more...]
Carpet Pattern Exhibition Opened at ECI
The Carpet Pattern Exhibition was inaugurated at the ECI (ECO Cultural Institute) in Tehran on Sunday, June 16, 2024. The event was graced by esteemed carpet art masters, weavers, and restorers The exhibition showcased the exquisite creations of Mr. Amiri, Head of the Harivanshinan Institute. Among the highlights was the unveiling of his hand-woven representation of Cyrus’ … [Read more...]
Ferdowsi’s Universal Message at Ferdowsi Commemoration in Mashhad
A conference commemorating Ferdowsi, the renowned Persian poet, titled "Revisiting the Role of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh in Iranian-Islamic Culture and Civilization," was held in Mashhad, coinciding with the celebration of Persian Language Day. Scholars, Shahnameh researchers, students, and artists attended the conference at Ferdowsi University in Mashhad which is recognized as a … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is ready to diversify gas supplies in the ECO space, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov says
Turkmenistan, possessing huge reserves of natural gas, is ready to significantly diversify its supplies, including to consumers and transit countries in the space of the Economic Cooperation Organization, stated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at a meeting with Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation (ECO) Khusrav Noziri in Ashgabat, 27 March … [Read more...]
Istanbul meeting paves the way for the development of the Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye multimodal transport corridor
The first meeting of the railway administrations of the participating countries of the multimodal transport corridor Uzbekistan - Turkmenistan – Iran – Türkiye was held in Istanbul, where important issues related to the development of this transport route were discussed, the Information and Analytical Media Center of Uzbekistan Temir Yullari (Uzbek Railways) reports. The key … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan takes active measures to implement ECO summit initiatives
During a government meeting on Friday (10 Nov), Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov presented to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov a number of proposals for the practical implementation of initiatives announced by the Head of Turkmenistan at the 16th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization. As known, at the summit of the … [Read more...]
Tashkent ECO Summit: Together towards economic stability and development
nCa Report - Elvira Kadyrova On 9 November 2023, the 16th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization was held in Tashkent under the motto "Together towards economic stability and development". The summit, chaired by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyav, was attended by: Azerbaijan – President Ilham Aliyev Iran – President Ebrahim Raisi Kyrgyzstan - … [Read more...]
Ташкентский Саммит ОЭС: Вместе к экономической стабильности и развитию
nCa Report - Эльвира Кадырова 9 ноября в городе Ташкенте состоялся 16-й саммит Организации экономического сотрудничества под девизом «Вместе к экономической стабильности и развитию». В саммите, проходившем под председательством Президента Узбекистана Шавката Мирзиёева, приняли участие: Азербайджан – Президент Ильхам Алиев Иран – Президент Ибрахим Раиси Кыргызстан … [Read more...]
Speech by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the 16th Summit of Heads of State of the Economic Cooperation Organization
Dear heads of state, heads of delegations! Ladies and Gentlemen! First of all, allow me to thank His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev for organizing the 16th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization at a high level, for the warm hospitality and respect shown. Today's summit is taking place at a time when we are … [Read more...]
Выступление Президента Туркменистана Сердара Бердымухамедова на 16-м Саммите глав государств Организации экономического сотрудничества
(г.Ташкент, 9 ноября 2023 года) Уважаемые главы государств, руководители делегаций! Дамы и господа! Прежде всего, разрешите поблагодарить Его Превосходительство Президента Республики Узбекистан Шавката Миромоновича Мирзиеёва за организацию на высоком уровне 16-го Саммита Организации экономического сотрудничества, радушное гостеприимство и проявленное … [Read more...]
Speech by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the sixteenth summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization
Dear heads of delegations! Dear Secretary General! Summit participants! I am very glad to see you at the next summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization. Welcome to Uzbekistan! The current summit is a clear confirmation of our determination to expand comprehensive cooperation on the path of common development. Today, before our eyes, the political architecture … [Read more...]
Выступление Президента Республики Узбекистан Шавката Мирзиёева на 16-м саммите Организации экономического сотрудничества
Уважаемые главы делегаций! Уважаемый Генеральный секретарь! Участники саммита! Очень рад видеть вас на очередном саммите Организации экономического сотрудничества. Добро пожаловать в Узбекистан! Нынешняя встреча на высшем уровне является ярким подтверждением нашей решимости к расширению всестороннего сотрудничества на пути общего развития. Сегодня на наших глазах … [Read more...]
ECO Secretary General Khusrav Noziri: Uzbekistan’s active position in the organization is part of the country’s impressive development efforts in recent years
On the eve of the summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) held in Tashkent on November 8-9, the correspondent of the «Dunyo» IA talked with the Secretary General of the organization Khusrav Noziri about the priorities of the association, the development of cooperation within its framework and the role of Uzbekistan in this process. - We would like to know your … [Read more...]
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan discussed issues of further deepening of strategic partnership relations
Today, on 9 November 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Tashkent to participate in the summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization. The Head of Turkmenistan met with the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. At the beginning of the conversation, the President of Turkmenistan conveyed greetings and best wishes from the National … [Read more...]
ECO Tashkent Summit: a new basis for developing common approaches to addressing issues of relevance to the vast region
For the first time in history, in the capital of Uzbekistan will take place a summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization The summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held in Tashkent on 8-9 November. Our country has been a member of the organization since November 1992, but this is the first time in the history of independent Uzbekistan and this … [Read more...]
The 16th ECO SUMMIT IN TASHKENT
A new basis for developing common approaches to addressing regional issues The 16th ECO Summit will convene on November 9, 2023, in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. A member of the organization since November 1992, independent Uzbekistan will host for the first time a multilateral summit within the framework of ECO. In 2022, Uzbekistan chaired the ECO for the … [Read more...]
New ECO Transport Corridor through Turkmenistan to forge connectivity between Asia with Europe
Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Türkiye have signed a protocol on the formation of an international multimodal corridor between Asia and Europe via the Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye route, Uzbekistan's transport ministry reports. The document was signed within the framework of the 12th meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Economic Cooperation Organization, … [Read more...]
ECO Holds 26th Meeting of the Council of Ministers
The 26th Meeting of the ECO Council of Ministers (COM) was held in Tashkent on 24 January 2023 under the chairmanship of the Acting Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov. The event was attended by: Foreign minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov Foreign minister of Iran Hossein Amir Abdollahiyan Foreign minister of Kazakhstan - Mukhtar Tleuberdi … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosts 25th ECO Summit
The 15th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in the capital today [28 Nov] under the chairmanship of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The venue for the high-level meeting was a new fashionable hotel with a multi-profile business center "Garagum", where all conditions have been created both for receiving distinguished guests and for holding … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the 15th Summit of the Organization for Economic Cooperation
(Ashgabat, November 28, 2021) Dear leaders of the member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation! Dear members of delegations! First of all, let me express my deep gratitude to the leaders of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation for accepting our invitation to gather in the capital of Turkmenistan to participate in this … [Read more...]
15th Economic Cooperation Organization Summit: Ashgabat Consensus for Action
(28 November 2021) Ashgabat Consensus for Action We, the Heads of State and Government of the ECO member states, having gathered at the 15th ECO Summit to review the progress and status of implementation of ECO programs, events and projects and exchange views on regional and international issues of common interest to ECO, aimed at strengthening ECO as a dynamic … [Read more...]
25th Meeting of ECO Council of Ministers
The 25th Meeting of the ECO Council of Ministers (COM) preceded by Senior Official Meeting (SOM) held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on November 27, 2021. The delegations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Republic of Turkey, Turkmenistan (host) and Republic of … [Read more...]
ECO Business Forum
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan stroke worth over US $45 million deals with ECO partners Turkmenistan signed contracts worth over US $ 45 million following the business forum of the Economic Cooperation Organization, hosted by Ashgabat on 26 November, reported TDH news agency. The oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan has signed deals valued at US $11 million. Members … [Read more...]
Ashgabat will host the 4th Business Forum of the member states of the ECO
Turkmen capital will host the 4th Business Forum of the member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation on November 26, 2021. The forum is organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, the ECO Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the ECO Secretariat. Due to international travel restrictions, the event will be held in a hybrid format through … [Read more...]
IV Business Forum of the ECO Member States
On 26th November 2021, the IV Business Forum of the member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation will be held in Ashgabat. The forum is organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, the ECO Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the ECO Secretariat. Due to international travel restrictions, the event will be held in a hybrid format through … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan assumes chairmanship of ECO
nCa News and Commentary The 14th summit of the heads of state of ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) was held on 4 March 2021 in online format. During the summit, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, the chairmanship of ECO was transferred to Turkmenistan. The participants of the summit included President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan, President Ilham … [Read more...]
Lapis Lazuli Corridor – Part 7
The members of the Lapis Lazuli Corridor, except Georgia, are also the members of the ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization). Therefore, ECO has an important role to play in the development of connectivity solutions in the region. Here is the text of the speech of Ambassador Hiseyin Avni Bicakh Deputy, the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization at the … [Read more...]
Connectivity drive rejuvenates ECO
Tariq Saeedi in Karachi, Elvira Kadyrova in Ashgabat Karachi/Ashgabat, 2 March 2017 (nCa) --- ECO, the regional organization that had barely been crawling since its inception, has suddenly found powerful wings – shared enthusiasm for connectivity. The theme of the 13th ECO summit, held in Islamabad on 1 March 2017, was ‘Connectivity for Regional Prosperity.’ The … [Read more...]
ECO trains to boost trade
Amir Tahouri Calls for stronger ties with ECO countries lead to the expansion of the region’s railroad. The Islamic republic of Pakistan, Islamic republic of Iran and Republic of Turkey aim to upgrade their railways in an effort to increase trade efficiency encouraging the use of more trains to take cargo to the countries. Project ambitions are to cut travel time between … [Read more...]