BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 29. ECO Secretary General Asad M. Khan met with H.E. Hamid Pourmohammadi, Vice President and Head of the Planning and Budget Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the sidelines of the 1st ECO Forum on Sustainable Development, Trend reports.
In the course of the meeting, Khan commended Iran’s ongoing efforts in sustainable development, particularly in the areas of transport and connectivity.
The discussions focused on strategies for improving transport
corridors and strengthening regional cooperation to address the
challenges faced by land-locked countries, thereby promoting
seamless movement of goods and services across borders.
Khan expressed appreciation for the Government of Iran’s commitment
to hosting the upcoming 13th ECO Ministerial Meeting on Transport
in June 2025, highlighting the importance of this event in
promoting regional cooperation and enhancing transport connectivity
among member states. He encouraged Iran to continue its leadership
role in promoting connectivity and sustainable practices within the
region.