ISLAMABAD – The 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit is all set to begin on July 3–4 in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, reaffirming its leadership in promoting regional cooperation and sustainable development. Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif would lead Pakistan delegation in the summit, which includes DPM/foreign minister and other cabinet members and senior officials.
The PM would also deliver a key note address at the summit. On the sideline of the summit, Shehbaz would meet leaders participating in the summit. The Summit will convene ECO Heads of States/Government, Ministers, ECO Observers, Special Guests from non-ECO countries and heads of international organizations to achieve development and prosperity through fragile economic integration. The Summit will feature a dynamic and inclusive ECO Week, held from July 1–4, 2025, across multiple cities in Azerbaijan.
The ECO Week will include a series of thematic forums aimed at advancing youth engagement, gender inclusion and economic connectivity within the region.