# Pakistan Strengthens ECO Connectivity

> Pakistan chairs ECO meeting to boost regional trade and connectivity.
- Title: Pakistan Strengthens ECO Connectivity · Geo News | Shortify
- Summary: Pakistan chairs ECO meeting to boost regional trade and connectivity. Pakistan hosts 30th ECO Council of Ministers meeting in Islamabad to strengthen…
- Keywords: pakistan, eco, islamabad, regional connectivity, eco council of ministers, pakistan chairmanship, regional integration, Geo News
- Source: Geo News — https://geo.tv/latest/691053-pakistan-seeks-to-strengthen-regional-connectivity-at-eco-huddle-in-islamabad
- Published: 2026-11-14T07:29:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pakistan, eco, islamabad, regional connectivity, eco council of ministers, pakistan chairmanship, regional integration, news
## ECO Meeting Preparation
Pakistan prepares for 30th ECO Council of Ministers Meeting in Islamabad on November 15-16, 2026.
## Meeting Leadership
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chairs the meeting with foreign ministers and heads of delegations.
## Iranian Participation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expected to attend meeting amid Middle East conflict mediation efforts.
## Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus minister lands in Islamabad for the meeting.
## Regional Focus
Pakistan's chairmanship aims to deepen regional integration and strengthen regional connectivity under 'Reviving Regionalism for a Resilient ECO'.
## Connectivity Goals
Pakistan seeks to position country as regional connectivity hub and facilitator of logistic supply chains.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan hosts 30th ECO Council of Ministers meeting in Islamabad to strengthen regional connectivity and integration under the theme 'Reviving Regionalism for a Resilient ECO'.