Islamabad (S Awan) The 30th meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held on November 15 and 16 in Islamabad, which will be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

According to sources, Pakistan is chairing the 30th session of the Economic Cooperation Organization's Council of Foreign Ministers for 2026-27. Foreign ministers and high officials of the member countries are expected to participate in the meeting.

Sources say that Pakistan did not invite the Afghan Taliban government to participate in the ECO Foreign Ministers Council meeting. The decision not to invite the Afghan Taliban government to the meeting is being considered as an important diplomatic development.

During the meeting, issues related to promotion of regional trade, increase in economic cooperation and further strengthening of relations between member countries are expected to be discussed.

According to the sources, the meeting will also consider new opportunities for economic ties, increase in trade activities and mutual cooperation in the region. This meeting to be held in Islamabad will be important in terms of regional economic cooperation.