The ECO Council of Ministers meets in Islamabad today and Foreign Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Tahsin Ertugruloglu, arrived in the federal capital. He was greeted by senior officials of the Protocol Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan when he landed at Islamabad International Airport on Saturday (November 14, 2026).
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is an observer member to the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and Minister Ertugruloglu’s attendance will be one of the highlights of the meeting. With representatives, foreign ministers and international observers from all 10 countries in attendance, the 30th ECO Council of Ministers meeting will discuss how to speed up regional economic integration, improve transport routes and remove tariffs. The meeting will also discuss ways to improve bilateral trade, expand regional energy transmission and boost sustainable tourism between South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East.
H.E. Mr. Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, arrived in Islamabad to participate in the 30th ECO Council of Ministers Meeting. He was received at the airport by officials of Ministry of Foreign Affairs. #ECOCOM30 #PakistanECOChairmanship #ECOIslamabad
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) November 14, 2026
While in Pakistan, Foreign Minister of Northern Cyprus will attend a series of plenary sessions with regional representatives. He will also have productive meetings on the sidelines to strengthen regional relations. Hosts Islamabad are showing their willingness to lead regional integration by hosting the 30th ECO Council of Ministers.
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