Pakistan aims to enhance cooperation in energy, communication, digital innovation

April 10, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan aims to enhance mutual cooperation in the energy, infrastructure, and mining sectors among member countries, as well as foster innovation in the communications sector through digitalization.

This was stated by Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan during a meeting with Secretary-General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Asad Majid Khan.

It was also agreed during the meeting that, prior to the June meeting in Iran, detailed preparatory work on trade matters between Pakistan, Iran, and other countries will be completed to ensure swift progress afterward.

The discussion also included key matters related to economic and trade development among 10 South Asian countries, according to the press release issued.

Moreover, Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul (ITI) Road Transport Corridor, Pakistan's Transport Corridors (Rail & Road) and the Euro-Asian Transport Link were also came under discussion.

ECO Secretary-General extended an invitation to Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan to attend the upcoming summit of ECO being held in Tehran in June this year.

He highlighted that the 10 Member countries, including Central Asian states, Turkiye and Pakistan, can work together on a common platform for joint initiatives in various sectors.

Welcoming the Secretary-General of ECO, Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan highlighted that Pakistan can play a significant role in human resources and workforce for different countries.

Abdul Aleem Khan congratulated Asad Majid Khan on assuming as the 14th Secretary-General of ECO in August last year and assured him of Pakistan's full cooperation and proactive role for this ECO.

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